Brandon Jordan Miller is an American professional player for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. Born on November 22, 2002, Miller is one the brightest young talents in the league. Miller’s basketball journey started at Cane Ridge High School, where he was named Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year in his junior season. As a consensus five-star recruit, Miller made the choice to play college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Miller's freshman season at Alabama was nothing short of extraordinary, as he quickly showcased his maturity to play at elite level. At 6-foot-9, Miller wields a dependable outside shot along with delightful post up play. This makes him a threat near the rim as well as outside. His versatility allows him to slot seamlessly into various offensive systems. Defensively, Miller is a swiss army knife on the court, who can guard all five positions, especially, he is adept in guarding pick-and-roll-heavy style of play.
All these tools allowed Brandon Miller to flourish at Alabama as he led Crimson Tide to a 31-6 record, securing the top seed in March Madness. His season statistics, averaging 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 blocks, and 0.9 steals, reflected his versatile skills and contributions. He was the recipient of several accolades, including second-team All-American, SEC Player of the Year, SEC Rookie of the Year, First-team All-SEC, and SEC tournament MVP. His journey continued as he was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Brandon Miller Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $10,880,364 | - | $10,880,364 | - | $10,880,364 |
| 2024-25 | $11,424,382 | $11,424,382 | - | $11,424,382 | |
| 2025-26 (team option) | $11,968,400 | - | $11,968,400 | - | $11,968,400 |
| 2026-27 (team option) | $15,104,121 | - | $15,104,121 | - | $15,104,121 |
How much is Brandon Miller getting paid?
According to Sportrac, Brandon Miller signed a four-year rookie scale contract with the Charlotte Hornets worth $49,378,426. As per the agreement, the first two years of the contract worth $22,305,000 are guaranteed which means Miller will receive an average annual salary of $11.1 million until 2025.
How much does Brandon Miller make in a minute?
Brandon Miller's salary for the 2023-24 NBA season amounts to $10,880,364. Now, one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide his total salary by the number of minutes available in a year, then Miller makes around $20.7 per minute.
Brandon Miller Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Miller would have earned just over $10.5 million from his NBA contracts.
Brandon Miller’s contract
Brandon Miller has signed a four-year rookie scale contract with the Hornets worth $49,378,426. According to Sportrac, the first two years of the contract worth $22,305,000 are guaranteed. There are team options for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.
How much of Brandon Miller’s contract is guaranteed?
As per the agreement, the initial two years of the contract are guaranteed at $22,305,000.
Brandon Miller Contract History
These are all the contracts that Brandon Miller has signed in his career till now.
July 1, 2023
Bradon Miller signed a four-year rookie scale deal with the Charlotte Hornets worth $49.38 million.
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FAQs
A. Brandon Miller was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
A. The Charlotte Hornets rewarded the guard with a four-year $43 million deal. The 2023/24 will be the first year of the contract.
A. The Hornets guard is listed at 6 feet 9 inches or 2.01 meters tall and weighs around 91 kg or 200 lb.
A. On November 22, 2002, Brandon Miller was born to parents Darrell and Angela Miller.
A. Brandon Miller is a right-handed combo forward for the Charlotte Hornets.
