Hornets' Breakout Candidate is a Player Fans Need to Watch

News ArticlePublishedJul 24, 2026 at 04:52 PM EDTThe Hornets have spent the last few seasons searching for players they can truly build around. Heading into 2026, that whole idea really starts with Brandon Miller.He's no longer the promising young scorer waiting for his chance. This feels like the season where the expectations change. Charlotte is looking for someone to take control of the offense, and Miller is in the perfect position to do exactly that.He already showed what he's capable of last season, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while sinking 38.3% of his shots from beyond the arc. Those aren't empty numbers, either. Miller has steadily developed into the kind of wing who can create his own offense and make defenses regret giving him even a little space