J. Kyle Mann

The Hornets are on this incredible run.

They're back into the playoffs.

You could argue they're the fifth most serious team in the Eastern Conference right now.

And a lot of the attention has been focused on the brawl, on con mania, on LaMelo finding his groove.

And Brandon Miller is just this steady hum of productivity.

And I think it's actually been...

the most important variable in Charlotte's ascendancy.

Since December 14th, Brandon Miller is averaging 22 points, five rebounds, three assists, 44% shooting, 39% from deep.

And he's been available.

He's a good two-way player already.

I think he's got room to grow on both ends of the floor, but he's a good two-way player already.

Does a little bit of everything on offense, on ball, off ball, screening, cutting, ball handling, pick and roll stuff, late in games, all of that.

I just think his contribution has a little bit been underrated.

So this is a fun time to look back at this.

It was a big deal.

It was a big controversy.

Remember like there was that landmark game in Vegas when Scoot and Wemby went head to head and Scoot was like, I'm here for all of this.

I should be the number one pick.

You were at the game.

So where were you at draft time?