Clippers' latest Jordan Miller signing leaves young core gleaming with potential

After years of hard work and persistence in his craft, the LA Clippers finally rewarded Jordan Miller, a 2023 second-round pick, with a two-year deal. They were running out of games under the two-way restriction, and once space freed up through the trade deadline, the Clippers knew they had to make the promotion official, ultimately cementing the sky as the limit in terms of potential with their young core, headlined by Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin.

Furthermore, Garland and Mathurin, with Miller in the mix, can go as far as they set their mind to. All three have proven themselves, and they are not alone: Kobe Sanders and Yanic Konan Niederhauser have been among the best rookies at their positions.

Thus, elevating Miller was a phenomenal decision, and in all honesty, it was inevitable, given how great he has been up until the All-Star break.

Jordan Miller was a player worthy of retaining in LA’s future

Right now, Jordan Miller is utilized as a scoring role player. His only assignment is to get buckets, and the Miami product has done just that, with averages of 9.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, while shooting 51.2% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc in 33 games.

Moreover, Miller essentially secured the job security he had been seeking by consistently showing up for the LA Clippers in times of need. Whether LA was in a drought, with the game slipping away, or eager to drain a dagger to end the night with a celebratory victory, the 26-year-old never backed down from the pressure and shone when given the rock.

However, more importantly, the Clippers knew what to expect of him down the line. He has shown perfection in areas like composure, confidence, and work ethic, which are the stark differences between bench players and legitimate stars.

Granted, Lawrence Frank and Co. still desire to see more flashes before just handing the youngster an empty check, so he is on a rest-of-season minimum, with a team option next season.

Now, instead of fighting for a standard contract, Miller has his eyes set on a nice payday via an extension.

Nonetheless, the phone call Miller received from Frank, informing him that he had been paid, was the news everyone wanted to see. His come-up is certainly not too good to be true, and with him locked in, the front office has gifted Clipper Nation with means of excitement for the next era.