Player: Brandon Miller
Team: Hornets
Height: 2.06 m, weight 90 kg, 21 years old
2023-24 Regular Season Stats:
He appeared in 74 games, started 68 times, averaged 32.2 minutes per game, 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks, shooting 44.0% from the field, 37.3% from three-point range and 82.7% from the free throw line.
The Hornets had another bad season last season, and Miller, the star of the list, was the team's only consolation. Throughout the season, Miller has been playing a relatively consistent game. He finished third behind Wembanyama and Holmgren in the final Rookie of the Year selection, and being named to the First Team of the Season was a well-deserved honor.
Throughout the season, Miller's strengths have been scoring off the ball and his excellent defensive prowess. With the Hornets already having three goals as a core player, Miller is better suited to the needs of the team as a striker. His off-ball running ability and excellent three-point shooting ability can effectively make up for the team's lack of perimeter lines. For example, the Hornets had the lowest three-point shooting percentage in the league last season, and Miller's 37.3 percent three-point shooting will help boost that statistic.
Miller's brightest performance came on the defensive end, with a height of 2.06m and an arm span of 2.15m, his footwork and defensive judgment allowed him to deliver brilliant steals and blocks. His breakout ability makes him more competitive in the league, although he still needs to improve his off-ball movement and aggressive offensive performance to create more shooting opportunities for himself.
It has to be said that because of being on the Hornets, Miller has a hard time getting the star of Wembanyama. However, his potential should not be underestimated. However, the Hornets' rebuilding path is still challenging, and they are a little behind the rest of the team. Miller needs to keep pushing the boundaries of his individual performances and learn to lead the team to win so that he can be seen by more people.