The Hornets came out of the 2023 NBA Draft with a nice haul. Second-overall pick Brandon Miller and late first-round pick Nick Smith will both be able to contribute in year one, but what specifically do these prospects provide the Hornets with, and where could they improve?
The headliner for the 2023 NBA Draft class is Brandon Miller. The 6′ 9″ forward out of Alabama was one of the best NCAA Division 1 basketball players last season. He averaged 18.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game last season. Miller was among the better outside shooters from the forward position, shooting 38.