Quincy Miller signed a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings out of the D-League and here is a scouting report on his game:                    

Situation: Rated as the D-League’s top prospect by the league’s website, Miller lived up to the hype at the D-League Showcase. The 22-year-old played 27 minutes in Reno’s opener and finished with 35 points, nine blocks, and eight rebounds while shooting 12-of-15 from the field and 5-of-6 from three-point range. NBA affiliate Sacramento locked up Miller, who was reportedly coveted by multiple NBA teams, before even playing another game. After spending his rookie season and seven games this year with the Denver Nuggets, Miller hopes to assert himself as an NBA rotational player. The former Big 12 co-Freshman of the Year at Baylor was drafted in the second round after his freshman season and ultimately landed in the D-League two years later.

Size/Athleticism: Miller has good size at 6-foot-10 and 220 pounds, but has a slender frame that can use added strength. He has a long wingspan and plenty of bounce. Playing in Reno’s up-tempo system, Miller ran the floor well and showed great athleticism for his size. He has a skinny build, but has the physical tools for the NBA.

Ballhandling: Miller can put the ball on the deck and slash to the rim. He even went the length of the floor on some occasions in Reno. As a quality ball handler, Miller shows the ability to play on the wing.

Shooting: A streaky shooter, Miller can stretch the floor but shows some inconsistencies. His 5-of-6 display on Friday was phenomenal, but that was following a 0-of-3 showing in his prior game. Miller still shot a respectable 35.6% from behind the arc in Reno and will need to continue his success at the next level. He shot just 31.6% with the Nuggets, so it will be interesting to see how he shoots from deep in Sacramento. Miller’s best spot was at the top of the key, where he shot 11-of-22 on three-pointers according to his D-League shot chart.

Interior Game: Miller doesn’t do a lot of his work in the post, but does show success when he’s on the block. He doesn’t have a polished post game but can use his length to hit hook shots over defenders. He was 66.4% from inside 8 feet, ranking above the D-League average. If smaller defenders try to guard him, Miller shows the ability to take them to the post and convert.

Passing: Miller is an average passer, averaging 1.8 assists per game and 1.7 turnovers. He can kick out to the open man but isn’t a creator for others.

Defense: On the defensive end of the floor, Miller is a bit of a tweener. He primarily defended power forwards in the D-League and excelled due to his athleticism and length. Miller averaged a league-leading 3.7 blocks per game inside, but his lack of bulk could hurt him at the NBA level. He doesn’t have elite lateral quickness to defend the wing, but could matchup well against smaller fours.

Rebounding: Miller averaged 7.6 rebounds per game in Reno, but that number is slightly inflated because of the pace Reno played at that resulted in extra possessions. He’s a good rebounder but not a standout in this area. 

Versatility: This is a huge strength for Miller. At 6-foot-10, he can handle the ball and stretch the floor offensively. He has the skill set to play on the wing while his size allows him to also play the power forward position. Miller could fit as a modern day stretch four in the NBA and can be used at either forward spot.

Final Analysis: Miller was the best prospect in the D-League after averaging 26.3 points per game and has a chance to stick with an NBA roster. He’s a versatile offensive player that can handle, shoot, and drive. Defensively, he blocks shots and can get out to run the floor. Miller was rated as a top ten talent in the 2011 high school recruiting class by ESPN, so the potential is definitely there. He can play either spot in the frontcourt and should help the Kings create matchup issues. While the comparisons Miller received early in his career to Kevin Durant may have been extreme, he does look like an NBA player that should last more than a couple 10-day deals. If he doesn’t stick with Sacramento, there will be plenty of other teams waiting for his arrival.