# Hornets Overreaction Might Be Accurate

> NBA insider's game one take on Brandon Miller's performance could be prescient.
- Title: Hornets Overreaction Might Be Accurate | Shortify
- Summary: NBA insider's game one take on Brandon Miller's performance could be prescient. Brandon Miller's performance in Charlotte Hornets' first game may suffer from…
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- Source: Charlotte Hornets On SI — https://si.com/nba/hornets/onsi/nba-insider-s-hornets-overreaction-might-sadly-be-totally-accurate
- Published: 2026-10-23T16:49:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: charlotte hornets, brandon miller, lamelo ball, nba, nba insider, horns, nba season, sports
## First Game Analysis
After one game, it's difficult to make sweeping judgments about the Charlotte Hornets.
## Overreaction Claim
One NBA insider's game-one overreaction might not be an overreaction.
## Greg Swartz's Take
Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz said Brandon Miller will struggle without LaMelo Ball.
## Miller's Contract
The franchise handed Miller a five-year, $209 million extension for 20.2 points on 38.3 percent shooting.
## Performance Impact
Miller's performance dropped after a strong start with 17 points on 7/12 shooting.
## Future Concerns
Miller may suffer from LaMelo Ball's absence all year without Coby White or Kon Knueppel returning.
## Key takeaway

Brandon Miller's performance in Charlotte Hornets' first game may suffer from LaMelo Ball's absence, despite a strong start.