The Charlotte Hornets should look to buck a trend when the regular season starts. What is that trend exactly? Integrating a rookie into their team by having him come off the bench. This is specifically regarding second-overall pick Brandon Miller.
When it comes to players selected as high as Brandon Miller, they are expected to have some level of instant impact one way or another. This becomes a bit more difficult if that player is relegated to coming off the bench. Head coach Steve Clifford needs to fight the temptation to follow the path that has been carved out by so many before him and insert him into the Hornets’ starting lineup.