LOOK: NBA fans share Brandon Miller overreactions after poor performance
When fans need a place to vent their frustrations, give their opinions on any topic imaginable or perhaps become an analyst of some sort, Twitter is where they go. After Brandon Miller’s poor performance in his second NBA Summer League game, his name was trending and most of what was being said was some form of criticism.
Miller, the second-overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, had an interesting Summer League debut. He scored 18 points but recorded seven fouls and a handful of turnovers. That performance got fans talking.
However, in his second game with the Charlotte Hornets, Miller recorded six points, four rebounds, seven assists, four turnovers and eight fouls.
After that outing, fans were quick to hop on Twitter and say what they wanted.
It's just Summer League
Brandon Miller first two Summer League games:
Game 1 — Game 2 —
18 PTS 6 PTS
5 REB 4 REB
3 AST 7 AST
6 TOV 4 TOV
7 PF 8 PFIt’s just Summer League. pic.twitter.com/evHrkeKrYR
— StatMuse (@statmuse) July 5, 2023
A cautious warning that Summer League doesn't count
Remember when Jalen Brunson averaged 6.8 PPG on 22.7 FG% as a rookie in the Summer League? How about when Glen Rice Jr. won the 2014 SL MVP? Surely those performances were indicative of their NBA careers, right?
I wouldn’t overreact one way or the other with Brandon Miller.
— Mathey Gibson (@Mathey_Gibson1) July 6, 2023
Two games into Summer League?!
Is Brandon Miller a Bust? pic.twitter.com/jdnIKLjtIw
— GamePoint+ (@GamePoint_ofc) July 6, 2023
Might have to make a few adjustments
Going to keep an eye on the defense from Brandon Miller. One thing I've noticed is it feels like he relies on his arms defensively, has to clean that portion up. Use your size/length to your advantage. pic.twitter.com/MAKYE9uJ2M
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) July 6, 2023
Wasn't pretty, but it was the right move
While he was mostly uninvolved, this pass from #Hornets Brandon Miller was the correct read following this DHO with Kai Jones. He draws the double and lofts it to Kai for the assist. pic.twitter.com/6BxlI6U7vI
— Richie (@richierandall) July 6, 2023
Gets some points on the board late in the fourth quarter
Brandon Miller gets on the board and the crowd shows support 💪 pic.twitter.com/N38WZ6uTwZ
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 5, 2023
Cause for concern?
I been watching summer league for like 20yrs now. So I know to never overreact to it. But this Brandon Miller play is a little concerning. MJ might’ve smoked one more draft pick on his way out the door
— Kamal Shasi, SPT (@Kamal_shasi23) July 6, 2023
Let's revisit this when the season starts
Brandon miller looking bad in summer league
— Peso (@pesodrew1) July 6, 2023
Not what he would have hoped for
24 points and 15 fouls in 2 games for the Brandon Miller…. 19 years old or not that’s outrageous
— Big Ky (@Dope_Simpson) July 6, 2023
What does his aura read like for the regular season?
i told yall brandon miller has no aura to succeed in this league
— 🇳🇬 (@_flavorful) July 6, 2023
