Brandon Miller poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected second by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Miller has lofty goal for rookie season with Hornets

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 6/24/23

Brandon Miller has made some waves with his unusual takes in the lead-up to the NBA Draft. The No. 2 overall pick of the Charlotte Hornets added another one after the draft that will certainly raise some eyebrows.

In an interview with Ashley Stroehlein of WCNC on draft night, the former Alabama star said he anticipates the Hornets playing in and winning the NBA Finals next June.

We had a chance to speak with Brandon Miller after the Hornets selected him as the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft. Check out our convo below #NBADraft | #BuzzCity | #Hornets | pic.twitter.com/5WKB0ByhLF

— Ashley Stroehlein (@ashstro) June 23, 2023

“I see the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Finals next year,” Miller said. “Hopefully, we’ll get that big trophy at the end.”

Miller doubled down later in the interview when asked to give a message to Charlotte fans.

“My message to Charlotte Hornets fans would be that y’all will see us at the end of the year holding that big trophy up,” Miller added.

The Hornets are coming off a 27-55 season and are not expected to make the playoffs, much less contend for a championship. Miller’s optimism is admirable, but probably not in touch with reality. Maybe it is meant to try to endear him to Hornets fans who were lukewarm at best toward his selection.

Amazingly, a Hornets title prediction might not be the strangest take Miller has offered up this week.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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