Brandon Miller is aware that his life almost changed on January 15 when he found himself in turmoil, suspected of having provided a weapon which caused the murder of a young woman a few steps from the Alabama campus.
Heard as a witness by the police and the courts, he has not been charged with complicity in a crime, and therefore gets away with a big reminder of the impact that his extra-sports dating and choices can have on his life. career. Exactly like Ja Morant upstairs, though the Grizzlies point guard didn’t learn the lesson.
“You always have to be aware of your surroundings and what surrounds you. I have a feeling that this night could change my career in the snap of a finger. We must therefore always be aware of what surrounds us.he said on the sidelines of the Draft Combine.
Did this episode change him? “Clearly”, he assured. “I always pay attention to those around me. I surround myself with guys who are pros, guys I want to be around.”
Darius Garland to guide him
In this regard, he took the opportunity to get closer to Darius Garland, a leader now seasoned with the Cavaliers and a native of Tennessee, like him, and who acts as a mentor as the Draft approaches.
” It’s my big brother “added Brandon Miller. “I talk to him every day. Sometimes we have moments of relaxation at his place. It’s important to have guys like that stand back and talk to you like that. Everyone should have a mentor like him.”
As for the upcoming Draft, Brandon Miller says he met the Hornets, Bulls and Pacers so far. He also slipped that he thought would suit Charlotte or Portland. As for the advice he has received from the franchises who have consulted him so far, it has been unanimous: work in the weight room. According to ESPN, he was not “in great shape”, but his rating remains intact.