NBA stunned by Brandon Miller's shocking GOAT selection

In a pre-draft interview, Brandon Miller of Alabama shared his unusual viewpoint on the argument over the NBA's all-time best player (GOAT).

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Many were taken aback when Miller declared Paul George to be his basketball GOAT rather than the more commonly accepted contenders like Michael Jordan or LeBron James.

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He stated how watching Paul George a lot as a child affected the way he saw excellence.

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Miller's comments drew a lot of attention on NBA Twitter, where several people criticized him and even implied that it would hurt his draft hopes.

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Stephen A. Smith, among others, called Miller's assertion "utterly ridiculous."

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A sports website called The Volume tweeted about George's present situation while making reference to the ongoing discussion.

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Any defenders of Paul George as the GOAT were jokingly questioned, with the implication that it would be an improbable case.

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Paul George's involvement in the GOAT discussion seems to be dismissed by many people, including teammates, rivals, and supporters.

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Who is the readers' basketball GOAT, according to them?

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