The Draymond Green Show Andre Miller on the Evolution of NBA Point Guards, Coaching, & Top Young NBA Players
Nov 26, 2025
Former NBA point guard Andre Miller joins to share insights on the evolution of the position. He reflects on his unique post-oriented game influenced by legends like Magic Johnson. Andre addresses modern load management, emphasizing the importance of mental preparation and durability, having only missed six games in his career. He discusses coaching in the G League and highlights rising stars like Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards, noting their leadership and potential to shape the future of the NBA.
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Crafting A Game From TV Study
- Andre Miller learned his post-up and passing craft by watching NBA players on TV and copying moves from many stars.
- He credits Showtime Lakers, Magic Johnson, Gary Payton, and others for shaping his multi-faceted game.
Specialize To Earn Respect
- Leading the league in assists required specializing where he could add value rather than being a flash scorer.
- Miller prioritized making teammates' jobs easier to earn respect in veteran NBA locker rooms.
All-Star Snub Explained
- Miller felt his peak All-Star snub came in his third year when he led the league in assists and averaged a double-double.
- He attributes the snub partly to team record and Michael Jordan's return drawing attention.