Charlotte Hornets rookie wing Brandon Miller looked much more comfortable during the team's 98-92 defeat to the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
In the Hornets' first preseason game against the Miami Heat, Miller came off the bench and finished with eight points on just 3-of-9 shooting. This included an 0-of-4 showing from behind the arc, while his three assists came against three turnovers.
It was a different story in his second outing. While Miller's final numbers weren't earth-shattering, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft played with more patience and composure against Washington. He was named a starter after Gordon Hayward was ruled out due to right foot discomfort.