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NBA Draft: Magic Meets with Top Prospect Brandon Miller

Brandon Miller, a projected top pick in the NBA Draft, has met with the Orlando Magic.

Jeremy Brener

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic isn't wasting much time in meeting with prospective draft picks.

According to Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel, the Magic has met with Alabama small forward Brandon Miller.

Miller, who stands 6-9 and weighs 200 pounds, will likely be off the board by the time the Magic is on the clock at No. 6, but there could be a possibility to trade up for him.

Miller may not be the most well-received prospect of this year's draft. In fact, he may be seen as the least regarded player in the entire NBA, but despite his off-court troubles, he has a strong upside when it comes to the court.

In one season at Alabama, Miller led the Crimson Tide to a Sweet-16 — something it had only done twice since 2004 before his arrival. He averaged an SEC-high 18.8 points and fourth-best 8.2 rebounds in 19 games, showing multiple times throughout the season his ability to take over games.

Miller's biggest weakness may have to do with his off-court behavior. Miller brought the gun used in the killing of a woman near Alabama's campus in January. However, he didn't face any criminal charges. This led to a slew of negative attention in his direction.

While the kind of hostility Miller faced in arenas during Alabama's NCAA tournament run wasn't exactly the same as it will be in a playoff-type scenario in the NBA, he did prove his ability to perform when faced with adversity, making him a welcomed addition as the Magic's first high pick in their rebuild ... if Orlando can make a trade happen.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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