Brandon Miller Reveals How He Made Michael Jordan Brick Free Throws In Practice

Brandon Miller got Michael Jordan to miss free throws in practice by catching the GOAT off-guard with trash-talk.

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The current crop of NBA players is of the age where they never saw Michael Jordan play, with Jordan’s retirement from the Wizards coming to precede many of them. They don’t have the same air of reverence that players from the last 20 years held for MJ. 

Brandon Miller was controversially selected by Jordan over Scoot Henderson for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Miller and Jordan built a relationship off practice instantaneously, with Miller elaborating on the pair shooting free throws together.

“I think it kind of showed [Michael Jordan] another side of me… I don’t think he thought I was going to say anything to him, just because he’s Michael Jordan. But I did see him airball that free throw.” 

Miller has a long way to go in the sport before he can make Jordan comparisons even surface. There are heaps of players to surpass before he gets to MJ, including his GOAT, Paul George. Hopefully, he has a strong start in the NBA, coming off a contentious Summer League where he didn’t excel. He averaged 15.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game over five appearances.


Will Miller Be Looked At As A Bad Pick?

Miller’s athletic tools are hard to pass up. He is a 6’9″ forward that could develop into an absolute two-way terror. That is why Miller idolizes PG13 because his play style is similar to his. George was carrying Indiana to seven-game series against LeBron James and the Heat on his own, so Miller will need to bring success to the Hornets in a way we haven’t even seen before from the team.  

How Scoot Henderson does in Portland with Damian Lillard likely gone will determine how this debate will develop over their rookie seasons. Hopefully, Miller’s addition allows the Hornets to at least become a play-in team once again, alongside LaMelo Ball and the returning Miles Bridges.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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