Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee explained why Brandon Miller is different from 9x NBA All-Star Paul George following Thursday’s 123-121 overtime home win vs. the Detroit Pistons (38 points/7 rebounds/4 assists/4 steals/1 block/15-26 FG/8-12 3-PT/+9 +/-).
*set career-highs in points, made field goals, and made threes/tied career-best for steals*
(via Charlotte Hornets):
Reporter: “Brandon’s favorite player is Paul George, everyone knows that, but it seems like today he was able to score a lot without dribbling the ball kinda like Klay Thompson. What is it like when you have a shooter who can get it off the ball, off the dribble, but then also can catch-and-shoot and drain it from anywhere?”
Lee: “It’s an amazing luxury for us to have. I’m so proud of how Brandon’s just continuing to grow and blossom. I think that the comparisons are always great to have, especially when it’s a player like Paul George, but to me, he’s his own player. He scores at all three levels. To your point, he does a great job of being able to play pick-and-roll and make decisions. Good passer, willing passer. Can score at all three levels. And then off the ball: his catch-and-shoot, his ability to read closeouts and drive it and finish above the rim. I think he’s continued to add to his defensive efforts as well. Started the game on [Cade] Cunningham and closing the gap, refusing to be screened. I’m really proud of his growth and stuff. So the comparisons are great, but I do think that Brandon’s going to carve out his own niche, and it’s going to be a lot different.”
