GSW position: SF

Highs: can shoot the three, plays pretty stable defense (lots of upside to be a two way player), can pass to the outside and in the inside if there is open space, can go inside with his length, very mobile and can handle the ball, can guard mid-speed guards

Lows not the best shot maker, needs more time still seems raw, looks for fouls on shots inside, needs to be better with his 3pt shot

Career Stats

Points per game (PPG): 8.6 Rebounds per game (RPG): 3.3 Assists per game (APG): 3.8 Steals per game (SPG): 0.7 Blocks per game (BPG): 0.3 Field Goal Percentage (FG%): 44% Three-Point Percentage (3P%): 31% Free Throw Percentage (FT%): 69% Minutes per game (MPG): 16.9

Baaba Miller, the first pick of the second round, began his professional journey for the raptors G League before finding his footing as a decent starter for the Phoenix Suns. Hailing from Spain, Miller emerged as one of the top international prospects to pursue a college career, though his journey faced an early setback with a 16-game suspension during his tenure at Florida State.

What sets Miller apart is his remarkable transformation from a 6-foot-2 guard to a towering 6-foot-11 versatile wing, all while retaining his guard skills. Despite showing improvement as a shooter, particularly from beyond the arc, Miller's mechanics remain a concern, with a slow release attributed to bringing the ball down to his waist during his shooting motion.

Nevertheless, Miller's ball-handling ability allows him to penetrate defenses and create opportunities, although he struggles with finishing in traffic due to his slender frame. Adding strength will be crucial for his development, especially against physical defenders.

While Miller's post game is still in question, his passing prowess shines through, showcasing comfort in distributing the ball with either hand and facilitating offense on the move. Defensively, Miller's versatility is evident, as he combines height with lateral quickness to guard various positions effectively. His shot-blocking ability, coupled with disruptive play in passing lanes, adds value on the defensive end.

Pro Comparison: Kyle Kuzma

• Feel For the Game

• Positional Versatility

++Strengths:++

1. Fluid athlete who moves with ease

2. Can handle the ball in the open floor and make advanced dribble moves before delivering tough passes or finishing

3. Active cutter who regularly looks for openings

4. Ambidextorous finisher around the contact especially around contact

5. Versatile defender who fights over screens like a guard and moves his feet well

++Weaknesses:++

1. Shooting liability who’s made under 30 percent of his 3s and just 53 percent of his free throws

2. Needs to add a lot more muscle if he is to defend bigs or stronger wings

3. Underdeveloped at handling big man duties such as rim protecting, often out of position when defending the pick-and-roll

4. Rarely crashes the boards