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3 ways Hornets’ rookie Brandon Miller is already exceeeding expectations

By James Mastrucci

Oct 27, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during pre-game warm ups against the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during pre-game warm ups against the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 30: Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots a three pointer over Royce O’Neale #00 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of an NBA game at Spectrum Center on October 30, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) /

Three-point shooting

For a variety of reasons that have been covered ad nauseam, the Charlotte Hornets were one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the NBA last season. Charlotte’s 33% conversion rate from deep was the second-worst in the league, and their 10.7 makes tied for the third-fewest with Toronto. It was beyond obvious that the Hornets needed some help.

Brandon Miller is averaging two made threes per contest, the second-most in the league among rookies. Miller’s 42.1% conversion rate from beyond the arc is the second-best mark for rookies who are averaging more than 20 minutes per game. The Alabama product’s 4.8 three-point attempts per contest are behind only New Orleans’ Jordan Hawkins (7.0).

When comparing Miller’s performance from deep to some of his Hornets’ teammates, he does stand out, and for a good reason. Miller is tied with LaMelo Ball and P.J. Washington in made threes per game and is second in three-point percentage (behind Gordon Hayward’s 50% on two attempts per game).

Even though Miller’s start has been impressive so far, some of his fellow Hornets are not helping their cause in the three-point department. Charlotte’s 9.3 made threes and 30.1% conversion rate are only better than the league’s worst team in this area (Portland). The Hornets should become better as the season progresses, hopefully with Miller playing a significant role in that turnaround.

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