Overview

• Brandon Miller, the second overall pick in the NBA draft, struggled in his first NBA game during the California Classic Summer League.
• Miller fouled out and had six turnovers in his debut for the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.
• Despite Miller's poor performance, he finished with 18 points and has potential for improvement as a rookie.
• The Hornets chose Miller over guard Scoot Henderson, looking to build around point guard LaMelo Ball.
• Fans and analysts criticized Miller's rough start on social media but the 20-year-old still has time to develop.