“You Gotta Get to Work”: Michael Jordan’s Message to Charlotte’s Rookie Brandon Miller: Video

• Michael Jordan conducted one of his duties as majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets
• He oversaw the 2023 NBA Draft as they drafted four players, including Brandon Miller with the No. 2 pick
• He called Miller on draft night and told him to get ready for work

The Charlotte Hornets selected Brandon Miller with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. They are looking to pair the 6-9 forward with former lottery pick Lamelo Ball.

On draft night, Miller got a call a few rookies get. Michael Jordan called Miller, joked a bit, and told him to get ready to get to work.

Miller going No. 2 surprised many since Scoot Henderson was projected by many analysts to be selected as the No. 2 pick. The Portland Trail Blazers ended up selecting Henderson with the No. 2 pick.

The Hornets nevertheless drafted a big man that can do almost everything. He can shoot, handle the ball and defend multiple positions, per CBS Sports. At 20 years old, he has plenty of room to develop and become a key piece for the Hornets as they enter a new era.

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Michael Jordan recently sold his stake in the team to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall earlier in June.

Jordan calls Miller

Miller was one of four players who received a call from Jordan on Thursday night, and it's something he'll cherish forever.

Jordan hilariously asked Miller if he could palm a ball yet.

"Of course," Miller said, as Jordan laughed. "I was palming a ball like a couple days ago," via Bleacher Report. "Well welcome man, I'm looking forward to seeing you play. You iknow what happens now right? You gotta get to work dude. I'm very proud. Very happy to have you."

Miller recently revealed Jordan trash-talked him. During the pre-draft press conference, Miller called Jordan a regular guy.

"He told me I was just a shooter, just shooting threes. ... I kind of talked some trash back to him," Miller said. "I witnessed him air-ball a free throw, too, so I'll always have that up against him."

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The Hornets also selected 19-year-old guard Nick Smith Jr. with the 27th overall pick. They added James Nnaji, a 6-foot-11 center from FC Barcelona, and UCLA guard Amari Bailey in the second round, per ESPN.

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San Antonio Spurs were the biggest winner since they got Victor Wembanyama, while the Portland Trail Blazers came out on top by picking Scoot Henderson.

The Hornets took Brandon Miller with the No. 2, a choice that surprised many.