Our player preview series for the 2026 Clippers continues with Jordan Miller, the Clippers’ most seasoned two-way player.
Basic Information
Height: 6’6
Weight: 195 pounds
Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Age: 25
Years in NBA: 2
Regular Season Stats: 4.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.5 steals, and 0.7 turnovers in 11.4 minutes per game across 37 games played (zero starts) on 43.3/21.1/80 shooting splits (1.0 3PA, 0.9 FTA) with 50.9% TS
Contract Status: Signed to a two-way deal
Expectations
It’s hard to have much in the way of expectations for two-way players, and Jordan Miller is no different. That said, the Clippers’ roster is an interesting place, with 11 locked-in rotation players that are a cut above the rest, two deep bench players on full deals (Cam Christie, Yanic Konan Niederhauser), and two depth two-way guys (Trentyn Flowers, Kobe Sanders). That leaves Miller along with fellow 2023 draftee Kobe Brown in a middle ground where there is a real possibility of minutes, for whom an extended role would probably require several injuries to key players. Thus, Jordan will probably play primarily in garbage time and spot minutes this season.
Strengths
Jordan is more or less unproven as an NBA rotation player, but his primary strength in Summer League and G-League is as a slasher on offense. Jordan has a knack for knifing into the paint and finishing once he gets there, as he can pull out all manner of little float, scoop, and push shots within 12 feet or so of the rim. Jordan is also capable of getting to the line, as he uses his body well to draw contact, and for a non-star player is adept at forcing shots in a manner that draws free throw whistles.
Realistically, as an NBA role player, Jordan’s free throw instincts and even driving are probably going to be less impactful than his defense. While I don’t think I’ve seen the level of defense I expected to as a prospect, Jordan is tall, long, quick, and has good hands in passing lanes, making him someone who could be an impact defender at the NBA level. Whether Jordan can be that guy is a different matter, but the tools and effort are there.
Weaknesses
There’s one key element that’s preventing Jordan from being a clear NBA player, and that is his three-point shot. While he was an ok shooter in college, it was on low volume. He’s similarly shot decently at the G-League level and in Summer League, but it’s either against poor competition or on a small sample size. In limited minutes in the NBA, he’s been left wide open from deep and been unable to make opponents play. If he can be a consistent three-point shooter, even if he’s somewhat below average (but just enough to be a threat), his likelihood of sticking in the NBA will increase exponentially. If that shot never develops it’s tough to see him having a meaningful NBA career.
Summary
On an aging and injury-prone team, there will probably be at least one stretch this season where Jordan Miller gets called into action. And when that happens, he needs to take advantage, because he’s hanging in the NBA by a thread right now. I like Jordan, and think his combination of defense, driving, and connective instincts make him a theoretically valuable player. Unfortunately, Jordan will turn 26 during the season, so it’s tough to call him a prospect. It’s now or never: I hope Jordan gets the chance to show what he can do and then takes advantage when he does get that opportunity. If not, his future on the Clippers and in the NBA is murky.