NBA fans react to Brandon Miller vs. Victor Wembanyama in Summer League matchup
The Charlotte Hornets and the San Antonio Spurs met on the hardwood for an NBA Summer League matchup that had the entire basketball community’s attention. First-overall pick Victor Wembanyama and second-overall pick Brandon Miller battled it out.
Miller, a former member of the Crimson Tide, had played in two prior Summer League contests. NBA fans were not too impressed by his performances. For Wembanyama, this game was his debut.
In just over 31 minutes, Miller recorded 16 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and shot 33.3% from the field. Wembanyama played 27 minutes and tallied nine points, eight rebounds, five blocks, three assists and shot only 15.4% from the field.
Here are what NBA fans had to say about this superstar rookie matchup.
It's just Summer League, but moves are moves
Brandon Miller with the moves on Victor Wembanyama. 👀🔥
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 8, 2023
This matchup could be a fun one for years to come
Brandon Miller broke Victor Wembanyama ankles in NBA summer league debut 🤯🔥
pic.twitter.com/hEghbJFzVa— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) July 8, 2023
Is it time to start comparing the two? (It's just Summer League)
Brandon Miller is still searching for his NBA legs, not a great shooting night on a big stage opposite Wemby, but still some big moments.
Now what about Victor Wembanyama? @NextRoundLive
— Jim Dunaway (@jimdunaway) July 8, 2023
Okay, this was funny
Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller tonight: pic.twitter.com/334zBO6Ott
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) July 8, 2023
Shots just weren't falling
Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller tonight pic.twitter.com/HeCWyigbaQ
— -_- (@datscrazyyyy) July 8, 2023
The matchup Alabama fans were watching for
Broke: Wembanyama vs Brandon Miller
Woke: Charles Bediako vs Brandon Miller
— Adam Weil (@AdamWeil22) July 8, 2023
Wembanyama had no issue getting a hand on that ball
Wembanyama stuffs 6’9” sharpshooter Brandon Miller on a three 😳pic.twitter.com/PFn4TitAnM
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 8, 2023
Thankfully, everyone's okay
Wembanyama got COOKED by Brandon Miller and then tried to play it off like he got hurtpic.twitter.com/j9GmllwUw4
— Adam Koffler (@AdamKoffler) July 8, 2023
An impressive move by Miller
Brandon Miller strikes first in the scoring column with the trey. Victor Wembanyama was guarding him to start the possession but Miller got the switch then drained the look pic.twitter.com/BukQvYh9uV
— Andre Snellings (@ProfessorDrz) July 8, 2023
Just about crossed himself up too
BRANDON MILLER CROSSES VICTOR WEMBANYAMA 2 TIMES 👀🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/tTissk065b
— bamaxmedia (@bamaxmedia) July 8, 2023
Physicality from Miller
I just saw Brandon Miller stop Victor Wembanyama in the post. pic.twitter.com/u5MvhOyfLS
— Jaden (@WashedJaden) July 8, 2023
This is basically all of NBA Twitter
Victor Wembanyama scoring 5 points vs Brandon Miller scoring 7 points pic.twitter.com/cVPCwGG7Lw
— アーメン (@saahous) July 8, 2023
This is wild
Victor Wembanyama trying to post up Brandon Miller pic.twitter.com/QsHkImAaeX
— Mentally ill PhillyFan 🔔🦅🏀☄️ (@tro3lEmbiid17) July 8, 2023
He continues to impress
Brandon Miller defense on Wembanyama in the post was impressive.
— The New Guy (@Yeah__Eddie) July 8, 2023
