Brandon Miller!

[KatsAzz]

On 6/22/2023 at 8:21 PM, Panthers Fan 69 said:

Love the pick!!! Going to go well with Melo

I agree. It was a great pick.

[CPF4LIFE]

Been on B miller train for a while, didnt have a problem with scoot either just didnt like some narratives about his skill set. Miller will fit well next to lamelo and miles. 

[SmittysLawnGuy]

21 hours ago, Frank9999 said:

I honestly dont understand why Scoot is the better nba prospect. Never have. Whatever. Miller should be a stud 

I don't see it either, a short athletic guard who can't shoot. Guess I'm missing something. It's like wanting Westbrook over Curry or Durant.

[ForJimmy]

47 minutes ago, SmittysLawnGuy said:

I don't see it either, a short athletic guard who can't shoot. Guess I'm missing something. It's like wanting Westbrook over Curry or Durant.

It’s like @WOW!!said. Scoot’s marketing team has him hyped up for years now. He actually didn’t progress as much this year as people projected but no one seems to care. He is a highlight reel which is what most of his fans see, but a 3 and D 6’9” shooter who has handles is a much more rare thing to come by. We already have a taller Scoot in Melo.

[WOW!!]

On 6/23/2023 at 4:49 PM, CamWhoaaCam said:

So Scoot has the "it factor" because he's athletic and can dunk on 6'9 defenders?

 

No disrespect, but if that's your reason for having the "it factor" then half the NBA has those players. 

 

Scoot needs to develop a jumpshot. All that dunking is cool, but to win games you need to be able to shoot the basketball. Miller is arguably the best shooter in this draft. When you need a bucket Miller will always be a threat because of his shot making ability. 

 

Scoot is the more exciting player, but Miller to me is the better overall player at 6'9 with guard skills and 3pt shot making ability. I think he will end up being a better player when all is said and done.

Harold Miner should have been the best SG ever by that definition…

[WOW!!]

6 hours ago, ForJimmy said:

It’s like @WOW!!said. Scoot’s marketing team has him hyped up for years now. He actually didn’t progress as much this year as people projected but no one seems to care. He is a highlight reel which is what most of his fans see, but a 3 and D 6’9” shooter who has handles is a much more rare thing to come by. We already have a taller Scoot in Melo.

Yes .. I like Scoot as a prospect but the analysis of his talents have gone overboard and possibly could set this kid up for failure.. Just based on living up to unrealistic expectations..

[WOW!!]

6 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

Exactly!

 

We as fans fall in love with the athletic rim attacking guards. I get it they are fun to watch, but every single one of them have never won a championship. They simply sell tickets and play exciting style basketball. At the end of the day can you shoot the basketball and make shots in late game situations when teams pack the paint to stop you from driving. It all comes down to is shot making.

Yes and the reality ppl don’t talk about is once the athleticism goes.. That player becomes a bad contract or a backup journey man.. If they don’t add the other stuff to their game..

Edited June 25, 2023 by WOW!!

[WUnderhill]

Thought this was a good video with fair analysis of some of Miller’s strengths, as well as things he needs to work on.

 

Edited June 25, 2023 by WUnderhill

[KatsAzz]

On 6/22/2023 at 8:21 PM, Panthers Fan 69 said:

Love the pick!!! Going to go well with Melo

Fully agree.  I can hardly wait to see him play and how he fits in with the team.

Edited June 27, 2023 by KatsAzz

[WOW!!]

This could have happened to us.. If you drafted Scoot .. Lamelo would have the same thought process.. You’re bringing in a PG when you already have a PG.. So taking away from both players being at their best.. 

[ForJimmy]

3 hours ago, WOW!! said:

This could have happened to us.. If you drafted Scoot .. Lamelo would have the same thought process.. You’re bringing in a PG when you already have a PG.. So taking away from both players being at their best.. 

Yep and Melo just extended with us. Miller is a much better fit and equal talent. 

[GhostWhispah]

On 7/1/2023 at 2:28 PM, ForJimmy said:

Yep and Melo just extended with us. Miller is a much better fit and equal talent. 

I agree but what if Scoot ends up being the next Air Jordan?

[ForJimmy]

3 hours ago, GhostWhispah said:

I agree but what if Scoot ends up being the next Air Jordan?

That would be truly incredible and something most people didn't see coming.  That's not a reason to draft a player one similarly ranked at a position you already have filled with a great player.  

[Jackie Lee]