The Los Angeles Clippers have been one of the best turnaround stories in the NBA this season. After opening the season with a loss to the Utah Jazz, it seemed as though they were doomed to hand the Oklahoma City Thunder a Top 5 pick in a loaded 2026 NBA Draft. Once they reached 6-21, that seemed like the reality.

However, the Clippers were able to turn it around, with a 20-7 record since then, highlighted by elite play from their star forward Kawhi Leonard. Leonard has definitely been sensational, but it takes a village, and one of those key contributors earned himself a payday.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Clippers are signing Jordan Miller to a two-year deal, after beginning the season on a two-way contract. Miller at one time inked a four-year deal with the Clippers, but he was released and brought back on a two-way. Now, he's more than earned his spot with the Clippers and in the NBA.

Since being featured in the rotation this season, Miller has helped the Clippers to a 21-12 record, including a 9-3 record in games where he scores 10 or more points. His best stretch of games came from January 9th to February 2nd, when he averaged 14.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and shot 57.3% from the field.

A second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft from the University of Miami, Miller was a focal point on a Miami Hurricanes team that made the Final Four in 2023 and on the team that made the Elite Eight in 2022. A versatile player who impacts on both ends of the floor, a consistent jump shot has helped him tremendously this season.

Up until this season, Ty Lue's teams with the Clippers have been heavily veteran-oriented, with young players struggling to crack the rotation. Despite Miller having two phenomenal showings at the Summer League and nearly winning MVP there, there was just too much talent ahead of him.

Now, with injuries happening to the roster, it's paved a way for him to make a role on this team, joining young players in Kobe Sanders and Yanic Konan Niederhäuser as focal points of the rotation going forward this season.

At 26 years old, it's unclear how much more Miller's game can progress at this point, but based on what fans have seen this season, he should be able to carve out a role as a key bench contributor for the Clippers or any contender for years to come.