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DETROIT – APRIL 06: Michael Jordan is announced as a member of the 2009 Hall-of-Fame class at halftime of the Michigan State Spartans and the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2009 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship game at Ford Field on April 6, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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DETROIT – APRIL 06: Michael Jordan is announced as a member of the 2009 Hall-of-Fame class at halftime of the Michigan State Spartans and the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2009 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship game at Ford Field on April 6, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
The league has just welcomed some of the most talented youngsters in this year’s draft. These young athletes were waiting to get a chance to show their talent and they’ve just got their dreams fulfilled. Although the journey from here is going to be long and full of challenges, the Charlotte Hornets‘ latest recruit is already making headlines.
Michael Jordan‘s new protege is one to look forward to, especially going by the confidence he is showing. In fact, the Hornets’ choice of going for the 20-year-old instead of Scoot Henderson was heavily criticized by the fans. Now it is up to the youngster to prove everyone wrong, and he is already off to a good start.
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Michael Jordan’s protege makes bold claims for the Hornets’ future
The Chicago Bulls legend recently shocked the world with the sale of his franchise. The record-breaking deal is touted to be one of the most beneficial deals in the league’s history. However, as per several reports, the 6x NBA champion will retain a minority stake in the franchise and will also oversee operations for some time.
Apart from financial success, the 60-year-old is one of the most decorated athletes of all time. So, what can you expect from a protege of such a great man? Confidence, excellence, and the ability to perform when the stakes are at their highest.

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CHARLOTTE, NC – MAY 02: Michael Jordan watches a shot during the po-am at the Wachovia Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 2, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Although we are yet to see how Brandon Miller will perform for the team, he is already showing signs of great confidence, according to Sideline Sources. The 2nd overall pick of round 1 for the Hornets is making big and bold claims for his future with the franchise. Miller is sure about the game that he is going to unleash on his opponents when the time comes.
To show just how prepared he is, he said on draft night, “Doing whatever the team needs me to do. I see the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Finals next year. So, hopefully, we?ll get that big trophy at the end.” This is surely going to excite the Hornets fans as far as a bright future prospect goes.
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Showing a great level of confidence despite joining a team that hasn’t performed well for years might just be what they need.
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Michael Jordan’s protege stirred up the GOAT debate
The never-ending GOAT debate in the realm of basketball was recently guided in a different direction. The 20-year-old star shook up the hoop community with his pick for the GOAT title. He said, “I actually don?t think LeBron is the GOAT of basketball,” while comparing LeBron James and Jordan. As per Miller, Paul George is the greatest to ever do it.
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