Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Brad Miller
Position: C
Hgt: 7'0"
Wgt: 260
Age: 32
Number: 52
Nickname: B-52
College: Purdue
Yrs with Team: 5
Yrs in League: 10
Previous Teams: Charlotte ('98-'00); Chicago ('00-'02); Indiana ('02-'03)
How Acquired: traded for Scot Pollard and Hedo Turkoglu (July '03)
Contract: $11.4mil ('08-'09); $12.3mil ('09-'10)
Strengths: outside jumper, passing
Weaknesses: no post game, defense
Offense (Scoring & Passing)
One of the best outside shooting big men in the league with range out to the three point line, although percentages plummet from that distance. Best in the 15 to 18 foot range, but in the early part of this season has increasingly spotted up out beyond the arc. Against slower centers uses fear of his jumpshot to pump fake defenders out of position and drive to the basket. As might be expected from an excellent midrange shooter, is a solid free throw shooter as well, although he draws relatively few fouls. Complements jump shot ability with excellent passing skills, especially adept at reading defenses and hitting cutters when stationed at the elbow. Sets good screens in halfcourt sets and a strong pick and pop option. Has almost no post game, especially for a 7'0" center. Struggles to even post up guards when they are switched off on him, and can be disrupted offensively when teams guard him with smaller quicker forwards rather than lumbering centers. Has improved marginally in this respect, adding a sparingly used half hook in recent years. Lack of post play also means his passing skills are primarily used when facing the basket, as opposed to passing out of the post. Lack of athleticism makes finishing inside difficult, and the same problem makes him more suited for the halfcourt than an open court game. Can dunk, and looked much better last year after losing weight, but has to get his steps right. Struggles with assertiveness and confidence, sometimes almost refusing to shoot the ball.
Defense & Rebounding
Has struggled defensively ever since arriving in Sacramento. Used to have a reputation as a bit of a thug in prior stops, but other than the occasional blind screen set upon opposing guards, rarely in evidence here. Struggles both as a man defender and a help defender. Lacks length, strength and hops. Looked quicker last year after losing weight, and showed some ability to show on screens up top and still recover back to his man. Capable of the occasional surprise block, but intimidates no one. Can be overwhelmed by big post players, and be beat by quickness when switched onto smaller players. Rebounding bounced back last season after years of decline. Getting into shape almost surely the reason. Well above average on the defensive boards last season, but perimeter play makes him a non-factor on the offensive glass.
Intangibles
A smart offensive player who can make teammates better with his passing, but nonetheless struggles with confidence. Easily perturbed on the court, and frequently gets into spats with the refs, resulting in a phenomenon known as "Bitter Brad Face". Can be distracted from the game by the arguing, take frustration fouls, and pick up technicals. Laid back demeanor makes him innocuous in the locker room, but dedication to the game often in question. Before last season was rarely in shape, and missed the first five games of this season with a drug suspension. Has struggled through much of his career with injuries, often of the lingering kind that adversely effect his performance on the court.
Stats 08-09: 35.1min 12.7pts (.461 FG% .370 3pt% .759 FT%) 8.0reb 4.5ast 0.7stl 0.7blk 2.1TO
Stats Career: 30.1min 12.1pts (.498 FG% .313 3pt% .799 FT%) 7.8reb 3.0ast 0.8stl 0.7blk 1.7TO
NBA.com Profile
Position: C
Hgt: 7'0"
Wgt: 260
Age: 32
Number: 52
Nickname: B-52
College: Purdue
Yrs with Team: 5
Yrs in League: 10
Previous Teams: Charlotte ('98-'00); Chicago ('00-'02); Indiana ('02-'03)
How Acquired: traded for Scot Pollard and Hedo Turkoglu (July '03)
Contract: $11.4mil ('08-'09); $12.3mil ('09-'10)
Strengths: outside jumper, passing
Weaknesses: no post game, defense
Offense (Scoring & Passing)
One of the best outside shooting big men in the league with range out to the three point line, although percentages plummet from that distance. Best in the 15 to 18 foot range, but in the early part of this season has increasingly spotted up out beyond the arc. Against slower centers uses fear of his jumpshot to pump fake defenders out of position and drive to the basket. As might be expected from an excellent midrange shooter, is a solid free throw shooter as well, although he draws relatively few fouls. Complements jump shot ability with excellent passing skills, especially adept at reading defenses and hitting cutters when stationed at the elbow. Sets good screens in halfcourt sets and a strong pick and pop option. Has almost no post game, especially for a 7'0" center. Struggles to even post up guards when they are switched off on him, and can be disrupted offensively when teams guard him with smaller quicker forwards rather than lumbering centers. Has improved marginally in this respect, adding a sparingly used half hook in recent years. Lack of post play also means his passing skills are primarily used when facing the basket, as opposed to passing out of the post. Lack of athleticism makes finishing inside difficult, and the same problem makes him more suited for the halfcourt than an open court game. Can dunk, and looked much better last year after losing weight, but has to get his steps right. Struggles with assertiveness and confidence, sometimes almost refusing to shoot the ball.
Defense & Rebounding
Has struggled defensively ever since arriving in Sacramento. Used to have a reputation as a bit of a thug in prior stops, but other than the occasional blind screen set upon opposing guards, rarely in evidence here. Struggles both as a man defender and a help defender. Lacks length, strength and hops. Looked quicker last year after losing weight, and showed some ability to show on screens up top and still recover back to his man. Capable of the occasional surprise block, but intimidates no one. Can be overwhelmed by big post players, and be beat by quickness when switched onto smaller players. Rebounding bounced back last season after years of decline. Getting into shape almost surely the reason. Well above average on the defensive boards last season, but perimeter play makes him a non-factor on the offensive glass.
Intangibles
A smart offensive player who can make teammates better with his passing, but nonetheless struggles with confidence. Easily perturbed on the court, and frequently gets into spats with the refs, resulting in a phenomenon known as "Bitter Brad Face". Can be distracted from the game by the arguing, take frustration fouls, and pick up technicals. Laid back demeanor makes him innocuous in the locker room, but dedication to the game often in question. Before last season was rarely in shape, and missed the first five games of this season with a drug suspension. Has struggled through much of his career with injuries, often of the lingering kind that adversely effect his performance on the court.
Stats 08-09: 35.1min 12.7pts (.461 FG% .370 3pt% .759 FT%) 8.0reb 4.5ast 0.7stl 0.7blk 2.1TO
Stats Career: 30.1min 12.1pts (.498 FG% .313 3pt% .799 FT%) 7.8reb 3.0ast 0.8stl 0.7blk 1.7TO
NBA.com Profile
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