Brandon Miller
#24SF · Charlotte Hornets
All-Rookie 1st Team '24
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Height
6'7"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
23
College
Alabama
Experience
2 yrs
A
B
B
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 166 | 20.2 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 43.5% | 37.3% | 86.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 65 | 20.2 | 4.9 | 3.3 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/17 | @ ORL | L 90-121 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5-10 | 4-7 | -24 |
| Tue, 4/14 | vs MIA | W 127-126 | 37 | 23 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$27.1M
Guaranteed
$27.1M
AAV
$12.0M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Brandon Miller's $12.0M AAV extension with the Charlotte Hornets represents one of the league's shrewdest investments, earning an elite A grade on the Contract Value Index (CVI). Despite a solid but unspectacular B performance grade, the 21-year-old forward's contract delivers exceptional value through the perfect storm of youth, upside, and team-friendly structure. Miller's production as a versatile wing who can space the floor and defend multiple positions already justifies this salary tier, but the real value lies in securing an ascending talent before he hits his prime earning years. The two-year commitment gives Charlotte flexibility while betting on a player whose developmental trajectory suggests franchise-caliber potential at above-average starter money. For a small-market franchise like the Hornets, locking up a young core piece at $12M annually before the market resets represents the kind of forward-thinking roster construction that championship teams execute. This contract exemplifies how smart organizations identify emerging talent and secure it at below-market rates, making Miller's deal a textbook example of elite contract value.
Performance Analysis
B
#14 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Brandon Miller earns a B Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level small forward putting up solid numbers for the Charlotte Hornets. He's averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists through 166 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Brandon's strongest area is PPG at 20.2, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 3.3 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Brandon ranks 14th. As a All-Rookie 1st Team talent at just 23, Brandon's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Charlotte Hornets.
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