Basketball enthusiasts can only dream of ever playing with or against Michael Jordan. Well, two upcoming talents recently ticked the experience off their checklists. Having the second pick in the NBA draft, the Charlotte Hornets have had some trouble deciding. To make the ultimate decision, they invited both Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller, two of the projected top three picks for a workout. And the man of the hour, MJ watched on!
Literal chills. Playing and showing your prowess in front of the legend himself.
And in the chain of events, the Hornets might side with Miller. The Alabama guard sits down with the media and discusses his workout in front of Michael Jordan. But, it didn’t stop him from throwing a little shade at him.
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Brandon Miller shows no remorse for “old” Michael Jordan
It was just a day ago that Miller had to face slander from the NBA fans. The issue seems more self-caused than anything. He picked Paul George over the likes of both LeBron James and MJ as his basketball GOAT.
You would think that was the end of his peculiar claims. But, we’re afraid it is not.
His claims are tuning up even further!
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Doing his pre-draft interviews, Miller spoke about working out in front of Michael Jordan. One would expect him to feel nervous or startled at the occasion. But the 20-year-old claims it did not faze him since Jordan “was never the guy” he grew up watching.
Miller continued to rain down praises on Paul George who he seems to have modeled his own game after.
Brandon Miller also exposed Michael Jordan for being just as he is on television. He stated MJ trash-talked him through the workout, labeling him as ‘just a shooter’.
And in a shocking turn of events, Miller did something he shouldn’t have.
Miller clapped back at Jordan
There is a legend – you never talk back to MJ!
Yet, the 2022 Tennessee Mr. Basketball didn’t back down. Instead, he matched Jordan’s trash talk. It seems it was Miller who got into His Airness’ head as he revealed a shocking incident.
“I witnessed him airball a free throw, too. I always have that up against him. … Him just being old.”
Brandon Miller on talking trash with MJ at his workout🤣
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“I witnessed him airball a free throw, too. I always have that up against him. It’s him just being old.” said Miller.
Turn back the clock to the 90s and this would have been a classic ‘personal’ moment for Michael Jordan. Even the toughest legends feared Jordan during his peak. Let alone calling him ‘old’, but Jordan’s peers would rather say nothing to awaken the killer within. But at 60, Jordan can’t produce the same wizardry he did back in his glory days.
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As for Brandon Miller, he can proudly say he talked Jordan into air balling a free throw. Do you think the projected second pick in the 2023 draft will be a breakout star for the Hornets? Let us know your views in the comments below.