Charlotte Hornets ahead Brandon Miller sat down with HoopsHype on the Encore Lodge to debate taking part in for the USA Choose Crew and why he’s on the Vegas Summer season League.
The 21-year-old Miller, who completed third total within the Rookie of the Yr voting final season, additionally talked about his reactions to the Hornets re-signing Miles Bridges, the returns of Mark Williams and LaMelo Ball, the Josh Inexperienced acquisition, new coach Charles Lee, playoff expectations for the Hornets, and extra.
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Brandon Miller: I feel that put me in an ideal place on the market competing with the most effective on the highest degree. After all, we had been having enjoyable competing. I feel that was an ideal second for me to be on the market and present what I can deliver to a group in opposition to high expertise. It was an ideal alternative.
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BM: I feel it was to really feel out the brand new teaching workers as a result of it’s going to be a brand new factor for everyone this 12 months. I needed to see how they needed us to play. I feel it additionally units the tone (so far as management) for the 12 months that we’ve arising.
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BM: I feel that was an ideal factor for us having him again. He’s a veteran, and everybody loves him like a brother off the court docket. I feel it’s going to be an ideal 12 months this 12 months.
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BM: I’m fairly positive we’re going to have all people again. Mark and LaMelo (Ball). I feel it’s how everybody performs, not only one individual. I feel the Hornets are an entire group. I feel we’re a harmful group when everyone seems to be wholesome.
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BM: I feel he brings a whole lot of defensive power for us. I feel that’s one factor we need to deal with this 12 months, which is locking down on the defensive facet. I feel our protection will result in our offense and transition. Josh goes to assist us with that and, after all, his capacity to knock down open pictures. I feel that’ll be massive for us.
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BM: I do know he needs all people to play as onerous as they’ll and compete whereas we’re on the market. After all, he’s going to have enjoyable with it. I feel the principle factor I’ve seen from him is he’s at all times concerned along with his gamers. I do know he’s a participant’s coach.
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BM: My most important purpose is to win. I feel all the things comes after that so far as any of the awards. I can’t actually say a lot to anyone who’s been in Charles’ sneakers. He’s received a few rings, so hopefully, I’ll get a hoop below my belt.
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BM: I feel we’re going to be a playoff group.
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BM: I feel Charlotte followers ought to anticipate a playoff group. I feel we’re going to deliver power each sport and go on the market and get as many wins as we will.
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BM: One factor about working with him is that he at all times stored me centered and within the fitness center and staying round the suitable individuals. He at all times pushed me. He’d have his moments the place he’d get after you after a play after which be greatest mates proper after the following play after that. I really like Coach Norm and what he did for me and the group.
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