Will the Charlotte Hornets have an image problem if they draft Miller/Bates?

There will be a lot of debate about whether or not Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson should be the selection by the Charlotte Hornets as the number two overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA draft. The two have differentiated themselves on the court with shooting, defense, and shot creation. But another place the small forward and shooting guard will be contrasted is off-court behavior. Miller was involved in a homicide during his sole year in college.

The Charlotte Hornets had a difficult year from a public relations point of view. Not only was the on-court product bad, but several players associated with the Hornets found themselves in trouble. Miles Bridges was arrested for assaulting the…