Brandon Miller, the No.2 pick in this year’s NBA Draft, is predicted to have a breakout season. The Charlotte Hornets selected him when Michael Jordan had a majority share in the franchise. However, recent reports have brought Miller into the spotlight for the wrong reasons. Surprisingly, the 19-year-old had no idea who Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum just two years ago.
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It’s interesting to note that Tatum has a long-term deal with Michael Jordan’s basketball shoe brand – the Jordan Brand.
Miller recently gained attention for calling Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers his GOAT. Now, he is making headlines for his lack of knowledge about NBA players such as Khris Middleton and Jonas Valanciunas.
Is Brandon Miller being cocky by not recognizing Jayson Tatum and Khris Middleton?
The addition of Miller to the Hornets’ roster can provide them with better depth in the upcoming season. While it might not make them an overnight success, it could definitely prove to be a big investment for the Hornets. He will be paired with LaMelo Ball, who has been nothing but sensational after being picked by the Hornets in 2020. With players of such caliber on the roster, the chances of the Hornets making the playoffs is very strong.
Michael Jordan x Jayson Tatum.
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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 3, 2023
Meanwhile, Jeff Goodman reported that Miller told him that the latter didn’t recognize Tatum when he first met him. Despite his talent, it’s not a very good thing that he didn’t know stars like Jayson Tatum and Khris Middleton before his Draft.
The rookie star is probably not a big fan of the sport of basketball, even though he is quite good in it.
Miller’s journey to the NBA
During high school, Miller averaged 23.3 points, eight rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.6 blocks in his junior season. At Alabama, he was named Naismith College Player of the Year. After his 2023 season with Alabama, he declared himself for the 2023 draft.
So far in the summer league, his performance hasn’t been that impressive. Over three games for the Hornets, he has averaged 7.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
However, what remains the highlight is his poor 35.4% shooting percentage from the field and 26.1% from the three-point line. However, such struggles from a rookie aren’t anything new in the league and it shouldn’t be an alarm bell for the team.
