Projecting what rookie Brandon Miller can become for Hornets

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Narratives aside, what does Miller actually bring to Charlotte? And does his skillset match that of a No. 2 overall pick or did Charlotte reach for the idea of Brandon Miller rather than the real Brandon Miller?
Before the 2023 NBA Draft, some believed the Charlotte Hornets should have selected Scoot Henderson with the No. 2 pick instead of Brandon Miller, the Alabama one-and-done. Instead, Portland snapped up Henderson — the former NBA G League star — with the very next pick. That discourse has caused Miller's game to take a backseat to discussions about fit, draft strategy and the correct way to build a team. So, narratives aside, what does Miller actually bring to Charlotte? And does his skillset match that of a No. 2 overall pick or did Charlotte reach for the idea of Brandon Miller rather than the real Brandon Miller? Miller played on an Alabama team that ranked 22nd in assists per game. Hence, the ball didn't often get stuck, allowing Miller to get good looks at the basket. But when he created for himself or others — one of the more important traits of high-level NBA scorers — he showed promise. If you squint hard enough, there are shades of three-time NBA All-Star Khris Middleton in Miller's game. If y