https://twitter.com/NickCarboniWCNC/status/1672050491600060417
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That guy should try being a Niner fan.
The pick makes absolute sense if your committed to Ball long term.
If thatās the case then you donāt bring in another PG.
Miller is very talented and all the experts I listened to said he and Henderson both could have easily been a number one pick in other drafts.
He has a higher ceiling than Henderson with his size and shooting ability.
I think these fans are nuts.
This was a perfectly rational pick.
I was actually worried the Hornets WOULD pick Scoot Henderson.
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I agree with this. I think picking a 6ā9" SF who can shoot the rock is much better than getting a 6ā1" PG who canāt shoot. This is much more complimentary to our future.
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The knock on Miller seems to be his inability to finish inside and poor handles.
clt adds the whole murder thing as well
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Not charged. Poor judgment yes. A crime no.
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Yep, the whole shooting episode was poorly handled by Alabama and particularly Nate Oats. Should have immediately suspended Miller until it was determined he wasnāt culpable in the matter. Plus the whole thing with the tone deaf pre-game player introductions that immediately followed. All in all a textbook example of a PR nightmare.
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clt bets the attorney reviewing the case yelled roll tide after closing it
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This.
Handles can improve, he can get stronger, Iād always pick a guy that can shoot or you end up with another MKGā¦ canāt believe they took years agoā¦
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FWIW, the case wasnāt closed. Determined that Miller wasnāt involved in the shooting, for which two were charged with capital murder, including since dismissed Bama hoopster Darius Miles.
Iām glad all of these people wanted the hornets to pick up, yet another, undersized guard. Brandon Miller will be good in the league. When he puts on a little more weight, you all will see that this is the right pick.
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Miller was absolutely the right choice.
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IMHO, the only reason you pick Miller over Henderson is if you have already made the decision to bring Bridges back. Otherwise, seems logical to me, if you are drafting in the top 3, you are there for a reason. Pick for talent and upside. All accounts on Miller have been, spot up shooter, canāt create for himself and got shut down in big games. Not to mention, the uncertainty of the Lamelo future here. But I am a Hornet fan, will continue to go to games and watch. Hope I am proven wrong. Remember Kobe was drafted here, wanted bigger market, didnāt come. Wemby would have been great here, doesnāt seem to care about that. IMHO
FWIW, Kobe being drafted here was prearranged with the Lakers. He was never going to be a Hornet. Not sure why he presented a ārevisionistā take on it before he died.
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In my opinion Scootās ceiling is lower than Millerās because he will always be 6ā2". Miller has so many things you look for in an NBA player today. Great 3 point shooter, over 8 rebounds a game in high school & college, a pretty good defender & he will always be 6ā8"-6ā9". He can play 3 different positions & lots of college freshmen struggle in big games. Getting Nick Smith later in the first round is great insurance if Lamelo does leave for La La land in a few years. Scoot will probably make me eat my words but I just donāt see enough difference in upside between the 2 to take a 6ā2" guard who doesnāt have a great outside shot & plays the same position as your biggest star.
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Yes, this is correct. So many people get this wrong. Also, people forget that Kobe wasnāt a consensus āhall of fameā player. He was highly rated, but no one knew what he would become either.
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It always amazes me how much money an average NBA player can make considering the leagueās limited popularity.