Hornets' Miller Proving Draft Choice Right

0:00For the Charlotte Hornets, it's March 2nd. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Back in the 2023 NBA draft, the Charlotte Hornets picked Brandon Miller's second overall, passing on Scoot Henderson, who went third, too. Portland. Many fans and experts called it a big mistake at the time, fast forward to now, and gains like their recent win over the trailblazers are proving them wrong. Miller dropped 26 points to lead Charlotte to their fourth straight victory on February 28th, while Henderson managed just eight. That draft-night choice sparked real debate, because Henderson looked like the flashy star with explosive drives like John Moran. He had no off-core baggage either, unlike Miller. Still, the Hornets stuck to their scouting and went with the 6-foot-9 forward from Alabama. Critics wondered if Charlotte blew it by not taking the guard who could change games single-handedly. Henderson's upsides seemed huge, and passing him up fell risky for a team needing a spark.

1:00But the rookie numbers from the 2023-2024 season tell a different story. Miller averaged 17.3 points per game on 44% shooting, with 4.3 rebounds and solid defense. Henderson came in at 14 points on 38.5%, lagging in most other stats, too. These days, Miller anchors Charlotte's hot streak, fitting their 3-point barrage perfectly. Henderson's still recovering from injury and shooting poorly from deep. Clearly, the Hornets made the right call building around their young star. This episode is supported by a sponsor. What is cool living cool, a pillow that plays your sound? L.O.L.I. solelypillow.com