Charlotte Hornets ahead Brandon Miller sat down with HoopsHype on the Encore Resort to debate enjoying 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 12 months 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 believe that put me in a fantastic place on the market competing with the most effective on the highest stage. After all, we have been having enjoyable competing. I believe that was a fantastic second for me to be on the market and present what I can carry to a workforce in opposition to high expertise. It was a fantastic alternative.
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BM: I believe 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 yr. I wished to see how they wished us to play. I believe it additionally units the tone (so far as management) for the yr that we’ve developing.
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BM: I believe that was a fantastic factor for us having him again. He’s a veteran, and everybody loves him like a brother off the courtroom. I believe it’s going to be a fantastic yr this yr.
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BM: I’m fairly certain we’re going to have all people again. Mark and LaMelo (Ball). I believe it’s how everybody performs, not only one individual. I believe the Hornets are an entire workforce. I believe we’re a harmful workforce when everyone seems to be wholesome.
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BM: I believe he brings loads of defensive vitality for us. I believe that’s one factor we wish to deal with this yr, which is locking down on the defensive aspect. I believe our protection will result in our offense and transition. Josh goes to assist us with that and, after all, his potential to knock down open pictures. I believe that’ll be massive for us.
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BM: I do know he desires all people to play as arduous as they will and compete whereas we’re on the market. After all, he’s going to have enjoyable with it. I believe 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 major purpose is to win. I believe every little thing 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 gained a few rings, so hopefully, I’ll get a hoop beneath my belt.
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BM: I believe we’re going to be a playoff workforce.
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BM: I believe Charlotte followers ought to anticipate a playoff workforce. I believe we’re going to carry vitality each recreation and go on the market and get as many wins as we are able to.
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BM: One factor about working with him is that he at all times stored me targeted and within the gymnasium and staying round the proper folks. 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 associates proper after the subsequent play after that. I like Coach Norm and what he did for me and the workforce.
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