The top two overall picks in the NBA draft battled on Friday, and it was Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs emerging victorious over Brandon Miller’s Charlotte Hornets 76-68 on Friday in Las Vegas.
Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, scored nine points on 2-of-13 shooting to go along with eight rebounds and five blocks. Meanwhile, Miller dropped 16 points on 5-of-15 shooting with 11 rebounds and three steals.
Both players struggled from the field but made impacts elsewhere on the court.
Understandably, the 7’5″ Wembanyama was a massive problem down low for the Hornets, who had a lot of trouble scoring in the paint (or at all).
Meanwhile, Miller stayed active on the boards and on the defensive end to prevent the Spurs from turning this into a rout.
Granted, this wasn’t the prettiest game for either player, especially with all the missed shots, and Twitter reaction reflected that in some ways.
On the other hand, it was also understood by some that this was one summer league game, and these two potential superstars have a long way to go.
Here’s a snapshot of some Twitter reaction for both players—the good, bad and ugly.
Nico @elitetakes_
Brandon Miller is dealing with one of the worst professional basketball offenses I’ve ever seen, dead serious.
No ball movement or cohesive screening, just vibes. Bunch of bucket hungry guards trying to play together
Reece @reecec1102
Hornets fans seeing Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller play in Summer League pic.twitter.com/GssZ1Scadj
QueenCityMuse @QueenCityMuse
Brandon Miller in Summer League tonight:
16 PTS
11 REB
3 STL
5-15 FG
Showed flashes on both sides of the ball. pic.twitter.com/SPUxwJjYlm
Coach Rome @Rome_Beast
brandon miller really outplayed wemby head to head dats gonna bode well for his confidence
but man wemby is gonna be an elite shot blocker day 1
Balta @Balta77
Best game by Brandon Miller thus far in Summer League. Looked more comfortable and confident. Didn’t shoot it well, but looked more aggressive and demonstrated some of the upside that many are hoping he brings to Charlotte.
Darian 🐦⬛ @truzzbuzz
Brandon Miller tonight:
– double double
– excellent on ball defending
– showed an ability to create his own shot
– great ability to find the open man
I’ve seen enough! He is very much of what the Hornets needed pic.twitter.com/nBvf1nisMF
embrey @embreyNBA
Brandon Miller made the city proud tonight 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Zf7etRtAhO
Chase Pletcher @ChasePletcher4
Brandon Miller: “I’m Open!”
Every hornets summer league guard: pic.twitter.com/eoL1ncGNIK
Name cannot be blank @_blackmanrising
Okay. The Hornets FO is trash. But, that’s not Brandon Miller’s fault. I do see him as a bit of project, however. Early, he has a good feel for the game, can find teammates, can run the offense. Good shooter off P&R and off the catch.
Zach Braziller @NYPost_Brazille
Julian Champagnie has been the best player on the floor in a game that includes Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller. #sjubb
Draft Deeper @DraftDeeper
Let’s be real. Victor Wembanyama could’ve never lived up to the hype that was put out there. Now he’s past his “debut” so to speak (even though his 1st regular season game is his legit debut), that takes massive pressure off him. If he plays a 2nd game, guarantee he plays freer.
Jay King @ByJayKing
They compared Wembanyama to Kareem and LeBron but really he’s just Rudy Gobert with a green light.
Sean Barnard @Sean_Barnard1
What has always given me supreme confidence about Victor Wembanyama is if all else goes wrong he’s still going to be a DPOY candidate
His shot blocking frame and instincts are elite level right now and the offensive game will come over time
Pretty ridiculous floor as a player
FanDuel Sportsbook @FDSportsbook
Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller tonight: pic.twitter.com/334zBO6Ott
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Best way I can describe Victor Wembanyama’s summer league debut is that it was uncomfortable to watch. But I’ll buy any Wemby stock being sold tonight.
Beyond The Data @BeyondTheData
Pretty disappointing night in the matchup between the first two picks, Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller. The two guys went 7/28 combined and 4/16 from 3 in their first matchup.
Wemby showed off his insane versatility and smooth handles and shooting stroke while dominating… pic.twitter.com/0mo1owAuX9
RAMEY @HoodieRamey
The Victor Wembanyama hate is so corny lmao
The Spurs will now face the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. Charlotte will play the Los Angeles Lakers at 4 p.m. on the same day.
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