Brandon Miller Makes Wild Prediction for Hornets in 2024
The Hornets have been in rebuilding mode for several years now, but it could be over as soon as this season, if you think Brandon Miller is a good judge of talent.
Miller did a Q&A with HoopsHype recently and had a lot of exciting answers, including predicting that Charlotte is going to be a playoff team next season.
But this seems to be more than hopeful optimism, as Miller had some substance behind his answer.
Brandon Miller Predicts Playoffs for Charlotte Hornets in 2024-25
Miller was enthused about the re-signing of Miles Bridges and said that a healthy season could be the difference-maker.
🎙️ Miles Bridges: "It's like a family to me. I've been here for the last 6-7 years, and with the new management, I see the vision. I want to be a part of that when we're able to push for the Playoffs and turn into a winning culture." 🙌 pic.twitter.com/dVwzqeRztI
— /r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) July 16, 2024
"“I’m pretty sure we’re going to have everybody back. Mark and LaMelo (Ball). I think it’s how everyone performs, not just one person. I think the Hornets are a whole team. I think we’re a dangerous team when everyone is healthy.”"
- Brandon Miller, HoopsHype
It’s a fair assessment from Miller.
Ball played in just 22 games, Mark Williams played in 19 games and Cody Martin played in 28 games – effectively giving the team no chance to compete.
But Charlotte also made minimal additions this offseason.
Reggie Jackson and Josh Green should help the team’s lack of depth at guard behind Ball. But Charlotte added an 18-year-old with its first-round pick and a 21-year-old with its second-round pick.
It’s a stretch to say that Jackson, Green, Tidjane Salaun or KJ Simpson will give the team enough of a lift to make much of a difference in their win total, so health will be a must.
However, it’s really not that difficult to make it the the playoffs – if you consider the play-in to be a part of the playoffs, and the team is coming off an encouraging summer.
The Hornets finish the summer going 7-1.
— Hornets Lead (@HornetsLead) July 22, 2024
Something feels different in Charlotte. 👀 pic.twitter.com/EUxEm8LWJV
The Hawks nabbed the last play-in spot with a 36-46 record, just 15 games better than an injury-riddled Hornets team.
No matter how you spin it, though, it’s encouraging to see one of the Hornets’ young stars shooting for the stars after years of losing.
"“My main goal is to win. I think everything comes after that as far as any of the awards. I can’t really say much to anybody who’s been in Charles’ shoes. He’s won a couple of rings, so hopefully, I’ll get a ring under my belt.
- Brandon Miller via HoopsHype
I think we’re going to be a playoff team.”"
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