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Jordan Miller · At some point throughout the NBA’s grueling 82-game regular season, teams — especially qualifying as the league’s second-oldest by age — will find their depth and mental toughness tested. Through an athletic, gravity-defying race of the floor on November 27, 2024, Jordan Miller used his increased opportunity to ensure that the L.A. Clippers passed with flying colors. One step ahead of the Washington Wizards’ defense all throughout his breakout-type game, 2023’s No. 48 pick fills a fastbreak lane flawlessly, ultimately pointing skyward in request of a lob pass. Airborne from the moment his teammate delivers a feed through the air, Miller powers it home, encouraging a roof-raising celebration from his teammates along the sidelines. Noteworthy over a seven-game holiday season stretch in which he helped soften the blow of Los Angeles’ injury woes by averaging double-figures, Miller poured in 15 points (on 7-of-10) shooting, complemented by two rebounds, two assists, and a triple. · State of Mint