Alabama forward Brandon Miller, a surefire top three prospect in Thursday’s NBA draft, met with reporters and made a baffling choice for his greatest player of all-time.
Forget the Michael Jordan-LeBron James debate, Miller has a pick that he believes trumps both players.
Paul George.
Yep, you read that right.
“I actually don’t think LeBron is the GOAT of basketball,” Miller began. “My GOAT of basketball is Paul George. I grew up watching him. It was never just LeBron.”
“I actually don’t think LeBron is the GOAT of basketball... My GOAT of basketball is Paul George.”
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) June 21, 2023
Brandon Miller weighs in on the GOAT debate 👀
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The account for George’s podcast saw the clip hit social media, and made sure to reach out to Miller to show his appreciation.
“S/O projected top 3 pick Brandon Miller for his GOAT response. That’s love, [Brandon Miller].”
S/o projected top 3 pick Brandon Miller for his GOAT response 🫡
— Podcast P with Paul George (@PodcastPShow) June 21, 2023
That’s love, @brandmillerr!
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George has had a great career so far. He’s an eight-time All-Star. He’s averaged 23.8 points per game, 6.1 rebounds per game and 5.1 assists per game on 45.7% shooting from the floor. He’s been named All-NBA six different times.
While he has never won a championship in his career, the 33-year-old has a Hall of Fame trajectory.
But greatest of all-time? No chance.
NBA Twitter reacted as only it could. Here’s some of the best responses to Miller’s GOAT claim.
Utterly ridiculous https://t.co/PyXTxZilLh pic.twitter.com/O7PgTOTZBR
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 21, 2023
— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) June 21, 2023
That comment dropped him out of the 1st round. pic.twitter.com/u7G66W2zy1
— Woo (@woosupreme_) June 21, 2023
— Isaiah (@TotheFuture22) June 21, 2023
Paul George right now https://t.co/fzbG1itwAA pic.twitter.com/MnVRXLOYj2
— The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) June 21, 2023
