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Paul George is the model for a new generation of NBA players and NBA 2K gamers alike

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LONG BEFORE HE impressed Michael Jordan during a summer workout ahead of the Charlotte Hornets selecting him second overall in the 2023 NBA draft, Brandon Miller discovered his "GOAT" while browsing YouTube.

Growing up in Antioch, Tennessee, Miller stumbled upon videos of a smooth-shooting star with limitless range, the ability to soar for impossible dunks, impeccable footwork and the knack for making big plays.

While others in his generation idolize LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and even Stephen Curry, Miller's role model is surprising.