On June 22, the Charlotte Hornets drafted Brandon Miller with the second overall pick. Hornets fans debated whether Scoot Henderson was the better choice for weeks, although it now appears that Mitch Kupchak preferred Miller’s versatility on the wing.
With LaMelo Ball already on the roster and thefront office likely wanting to build a contender around his unique skillset, Miller made a ton of sense as a potential second star. The Alabama Crimson Tide product can operate as an off-ball catch-and-shoot threat; he can provide secondary playmaking, is a reliable defender, and has flashed three-level scoring ability.