Lighting up the dl. A 6'10" small forward. Number one on the prospect watch.
CrushAlot@ 12/21/2014 12:20 AM
Even though the 6'9" forward was acquired just a few days ago, he's already skied up in RU's Prospect Pyramid. His two game sample with the Bighorns has vindicated his ranking, as he's scored 25 and 31 points respectively. The Baylor product has shown off in exactly what the Bighorns offense predicates -- shots at the rim and from deep. Miller is 8-of-14 from three (57%) in the two games, while shooting 20-of-32 from the field (63%).
The biggest improvement in his game appears to be his ability to shoot the three at a consistent rate. Obviously the sample size is small, but his mechanics on his jumper are smooth -- a quick and fluid release. If he can continue to hit the three at a high percentage clip, then a call-up will happen. Robert Covington has excelled with the Philadelphia 76ers so far this season, mainly as a spot-up three-point shooter (45% from three this season). The success Covington has seen with Philadelphia could be something Miller can replicate if his shooting remains consistent. Miller has to have a defined skill he can bring to an NBA team to merit a call-up.
Miller already has the looks of an NBA rotation player and his improving play with the Bighorns is just adding more pudding to the bowl. If NBA teams hold off on signing him to a deal until the 10-day contract's begin on January 5, then he will be an immediate candidate for a 10-day. His path back to the NBA might be shorter than he imagined when he was picked up by Reno, but the system he's playing in is exposing his talents on the offensive end, the exact thing that gets NBA player called up to the League.
Miller was a McDonald's All American and rated top 10 coming out of high school. He tore his acl but seems to be back and putting things together in the dl. The guy is a no risk signing and is very talented. Someone will sign him. He could fill the role that I think Grunwald wanted Leslie to fill as a big small forward next to Melo. Miller has a 7'3" wingspan.
TPercy@ 12/21/2014 12:42 AM
CrushAlot wrote:
TPercy wrote:defense?
Miller was a McDonald's All American and rated top 10 coming out of high school. He tore his acl but seems to be back and putting things together in the dl. The guy is a no risk signing and is very talented. Someone will sign him. He could fill the role that I think Grunwald wanted Leslie to fill as a big small forward next to Melo. Miller has a 7'3" wingspan.
I agree, wouldn't hurt especially since we are embracing the tank might as well see what he can do. I would be all for it but I don't see the knicks going after him tho :(
CrushAlot@ 12/21/2014 12:50 AM
TPercy wrote:
CrushAlot wrote:
TPercy wrote:defense?
Miller was a McDonald's All American and rated top 10 coming out of high school. He tore his acl but seems to be back and putting things together in the dl. The guy is a no risk signing and is very talented. Someone will sign him. He could fill the role that I think Grunwald wanted Leslie to fill as a big small forward next to Melo. Miller has a 7'3" wingspan.
I agree, wouldn't hurt especially since we are embracing the tank might as well see what he can do. I would be all for it but I don't see the knicks going after him tho :(
I know. Things are different though. I thought Wear was going to Westchester. Not sure who they would waive or if they could move a guy for just a pick to free up a roster spot.
yellowboy90@ 12/21/2014 1:43 AM
CrushAlot wrote:
TPercy wrote:
CrushAlot wrote:
TPercy wrote:defense?
Miller was a McDonald's All American and rated top 10 coming out of high school. He tore his acl but seems to be back and putting things together in the dl. The guy is a no risk signing and is very talented. Someone will sign him. He could fill the role that I think Grunwald wanted Leslie to fill as a big small forward next to Melo. Miller has a 7'3" wingspan.
I agree, wouldn't hurt especially since we are embracing the tank might as well see what he can do. I would be all for it but I don't see the knicks going after him tho :(
I know. Things are different though. I thought Wear was going to Westchester. Not sure who they would waive or if they could move a guy for just a pick to free up a roster spot.
They should run more PnR with Dalembert and get his scoring up then move him. He would be an better back up in a PnR offense. Almost every big the knicks have should be in a PnR offense.
I doubt they would go after Miller because they have Early.
mreinman@ 1/20/2015 6:37 PM
this guy is leading the d-league in scoring and blocks. why is he not getting picked up?
yellowboy90@ 1/20/2015 6:38 PM
he got picked up by the kings I believe.
mreinman@ 1/20/2015 6:40 PM
yellowboy90 wrote:he got picked up by the kings I believe.
ah ... how does that work?
it seems like Reno is affiliated with the Knicks and Sac.
yellowboy90@ 1/20/2015 6:45 PM
mreinman wrote:
yellowboy90 wrote:he got picked up by the kings I believe.
ah ... how does that work?
it seems like Reno is affiliated with the Knicks and Sac.
There are more people more knowledgeable than me with this stuff but I believe after a certain date anyone whose rights are not retained by a nba team are up for grabs regardless of affiliation.
mreinman@ 1/20/2015 6:47 PM
yellowboy90 wrote:
mreinman wrote:
yellowboy90 wrote:he got picked up by the kings I believe.
ah ... how does that work?
it seems like Reno is affiliated with the Knicks and Sac.
There are more people more knowledgeable than me with this stuff but I believe after a certain date anyone whose rights are not retained by a nba team are up for grabs regardless of affiliation.
as of 1/16 he was still in Reno. Watching Reno against Westchester replay to get a look a thanasis.
Reno does not take any midrange shots. NONE! Layups and 3's only.
CrushAlot@ 1/20/2015 6:49 PM
mreinman wrote:
yellowboy90 wrote:he got picked up by the kings I believe.
ah ... how does that work?
it seems like Reno is affiliated with the Knicks and Sac.
I believe the Kings are affiliated with Reno but not the Knicks. Any team could have picked him up as he was not on assignment from an nba team. An article on Ridiculous Upside noted that all of the recent d-l call ups had guys going to their affiliate team. The article made the point that nba teams sign their affiliate players before other teams can/take notice.
