The Charlotte Hornets will select Brandon Miller second overall in the 2023 NBA draft, according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski in a SportsCenter interview today. Wojnarowski said that after meeting with outgoing owner Michael Jordan and the Hornets staff yesterday, Miller “solidified his position” as the second pick and “continues to be the focus” for the Hornets.
The Portland Trail Blazers own the third pick in the draft. If the Hornets select Miller, Portland will have the chance to draft Scoot Henderson, widely regarded as a star point guard in waiting. Henderson was projected to be a strong candidate for the first selection in the draft before French center Victor Wembanyama ascended to that position.