The Charlotte Hornets took to the podium one last time this for the 2024-25 season for their exit interviews.
The second-year, 22-year-old Brandon Miller finished the NBA calendar year on the sidelines after suffering a wrist injury on his right arm. He averaged 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 40.3 percent from the field along with 35.5 percent from behind the 3-point line.
Those shooting numbers are not bad for someone finishing up his sophomore year as an NBA player, which led to reporters questioning whether Miller's injury would have any effect on his ability to produce in the future. Fortunately, the youngster believes he can get back to his old self.
"Keeping everything slow, patient, and working on that range of motion ... work back slow and get back to 100 percent," said Miller on working back to full strength after healing.
Brandon Miller's confidence is one of his best traits
The swingman also assured everyone that one of his greatest weapons on the basketball court will return to normal despite the injury, stating, "Of course! Come on, I'm a shooter, come on. Of course, it's gonna come back."
One of Miller's best shooting performances during the regular season came on Thursday, November 21, where he shot 66.7 percent against the Detroit Pistons from behind the arc, equating to eight makes on 12 attempts. He finished the outing with 38 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Out of college, Miller made a name for himself while playing for the University of Alabama under Nate Oats. After one collegiate year, the Nashville, Tennessee native recorded 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
His three-point percentage? 38.4 percent.
He has always been a threat from long range, leading him to be the No. 2 pick during the 2023 NBA Draft behind San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, who's already an All-Star in the league.
Bottom line, Miller is confident he will get back to his old ways before the injury, and it will not be an obstacle that leads to setting him a few steps back.
LaMelo Ball and Miller arguably make up the Hornets' two best players, despite the injuries both have faced as of late. General Manager Jeff Peterson and the front office should look to build around the duo to bolster the team's chances of making the playoffs.
Since getting into the league, this past year has been one of Ball's best seasons, even proving critics wrong about his offensive game. And Miller is on his way to becoming an All-Star.
These two players will be at the forefront of Charlotte's rise to becoming one of the better teams in the NBA, especially when Ball has stated he does not want to be anywhere else.
For Miller, his confidence never wavers , and that will be beneficial for his career in the long run.