Hornets' Brandon Miller justifying massive contract after career-high night vs. Wizards

The Charlotte Hornets picked a good time to extend forward Brandon Miller. After his last two games, the 2023 No. 2 overall pick's price is only going up.

On Monday, Miller led the Hornets (3-1) to a 110-103 win over the Washington Wizards (2-2) by scoring a career-high 39 points. A week after landing a long-term extension, Miller is proving well worth the investment.

Brandon Miller's career-high night shows Hornets made wise offseason decision

On Oct. 19, one day ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season, Miller and the Hornets agreed to a five-year, $209 million extension, keeping him signed with the organization through 2031-32.

Monday marked his second consecutive 30-point performance and by far his best game of the young season. Miller shot 15-of-28, including 5-of-10 from beyond the arc, while adding six rebounds, three steals, two blocks and an assist. His first three-pointer four minutes into the second quarter was his 500th career make from deep in his 170th career game, making him the second-fastest to reach the mark in NBA history.