Brandon Miller reveals LaMelo Ball’s impact on the team’s “dangerous” side

Brandon Miller had a strong statement about his star teammate LaMelo Ball after their performance in Charlotte Hornets win over Philadelphia 76ers on Monday afternoon.

Ball is in his sixth NBA season with the Hornets, while Miller is halfway through his third campaign. They have developed solid chemistry on the court as Charlotte has had better results when the duo is healthy and playing in games.

Their last game against Philadelphia was great, especially on Ball’s side with his play. In just 20 minutes of action, he finished with 11 points, eight assists, two rebounds and one steal. He shot 4-of-12 from the field, including 2-of-6 from beyond the arc. Miller reflected on the performance of his colleague after the game, making a clear statement about Ball’s ceiling with the franchise.

“I’ve been saying this for a long time … when he’s healthy, it could be a dangerous season for any team that steps on the floor with us. He’s our leader – the head of the snake – that goes a long way for us and the young core,” Miller said.

🎙 Brandon Miller on LaMelo Ball’s impact:

“I’ve been saying this for a long time … when he’s healthy, it could be a dangerous season for any team that steps on the floor with us. He’s our leader – the head of the snake – that goes a long way for us and the young core.” pic.twitter.com/cUebNGAK9P

— r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) January 27, 2026

As LaMelo Ball, the Hornets played against the 76ers

Brandon Miller has solid support for what LaMelo Ball can do to help the Hornets. When they are together on the pitch, they can certainly be a threat for opponents to be wary of.

Eight players scored in double figures for Charlotte in the win, including Ball. Miller led the way with 30 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. He shot 9-of-11 overall, including 6-of-8 from downtown and 6-of-6 from the charity stripe.

Charlotte improved to 19-28 on the season, holding onto 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are 5.5 games above the Brooklyn Nets and eight games above the Indiana Pacers, while trailing the Milwaukee Bucks by 0.5 games and the Atlanta Hawks by 3.5 games.

With three straight wins, the Hornets will be looking forward to their next match. They hit the road when they face the Memphis Grizzlies on January 28th at 8:00 PM ET.