Jordan Miller is a Potential Late Second-Round Option for Thunder

Despite age concerns, Jordan Miller has the potential to help a second unit in the NBA.

After looking at second-round options for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023 NBA Draft, it’s easy to look at prospects for pick No. 37 instead of pick No. 50. With that in mind, there's plenty of value late in the second.

As has been stated plenty leading up to this draft season, the Thunder have recently hit on some second round picks, with Aaron Wiggins at pick no. 55 being one of the better selections. At pick No. 50, the Thunder can emulate that. First off, with the draft winding down, the potential in the players available won’t be too, too high, and these players won’t be getting the exact opportunity to become much more than a role player.

Jordan Miller is a 23-year-old prospect that has played five years of college basketball. For most teams, they’re going to want to aim for a younger player with sky high potential, but Miller checks the boxes as a safer pick.

Miller is a 6-foot-7 wing that can score the ball when put in the right situation. For the Thunder, which doesn’t play through one particular player, especially off the bench, could highlight Miller’s off-ball skillset. As a big wing, he could complement the likes of Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Those three players are all threats with solid vision, and would find someone like Miller cutting down the lane, which he converts well. He could easily excel in a bench role with a team like the Thunder.

The most important part of Miller’s game is his ability to be versatile on both ends of the ball. He’ll get a stop on the ball, play defense off the ball and help rebound. He’ll also turn those possessions into fast break points and bring solid vision, helping his team play faster and more efficient basketball.

As a decent shooter, albeit on low volume, Miller has the potential to grow as a shooter, and Oklahoma City would be a great place for him to develop in that aspect, adding onto his skillset and making him that much more versatile. 

Given his age and situation, Miller has the chance of falling far in the draft, and that’s if he’s drafted at all. Whether at pick no. N0 or as an undrafted free agent, Miller would be a solid player for the Thunder to look at for a potential two-way signing or Oklahoma City Blue spot. 

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