(Photo : Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Brandon Miller (#24) of the Charlotte Hornets driving to the basket will get fouled by Justin Gorham (#34) of the San Antonio Spurs within the second half in the course of the 2023 NBA California Classic at Golden 1 Center on July 03, 2023 in Sacramento, California.
Rookie swingman Brandon Miller, the second general decide by the Charlotte Hornets within the 2023 NBA Draft, made his NBA Summer League debut in the course of the first day of the California Classic, held on the Kings’ homecourt at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
The Hornets confronted the San Antonio Spurs in what was alleged to be a battle between this 12 months’s high two picks, however the Spurs introduced that number one decide Victor Wembanyama would skip the California Classic. He will as an alternative debut within the Las Vegas version of the Summer League.
Meanwhile, Miller seemed too keen in his first aggressive recreation in a Hornets uniform. He struggled within the first half, scoring 5 factors on 1-of-5 capturing whereas committing an absurd six fouls.
Fortunately, the Summer League permits gamers to commit as much as ten fouls in a recreation; that is why the 6-foot-9 wing was capable of proceed enjoying.
Brandon Miller dedicated 6 fouls within the 1st half of his debut 😬
Luckily for him gamers are allowed 10 fouls throughout Summer League 😂 pic.twitter.com/6HjsKt8rUo
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) July 4, 2023
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Brandon Miller nonetheless delivered sturdy efficiency
Despite his struggles within the first half, Miller lastly got here via within the second half, scoring 13 factors.
He ultimately ended up with a good recreation, placing up 18 factors, 5 rebounds, and three assists. However, he dedicated another foul within the second half and 6 turnovers for the entire recreation. Still, there may be room for enchancment for the 20-year-old as he prepares for his official NBA debut months from now.
The Hornets misplaced to the Spurs within the California Classic Summer League recreation, 98-77.
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