"The Timberwolves picked up more than a sharpshooter when they acquired veteran guard/forward Mike Miller in the draft-night trade that brought power forward Kevin Love from Memphis.

They also got a tutor.

Since Miller arrived in Minnesota, a number of teammates have joined him in his post-practice shooting drills, including forward Corey Brewer, who made just 37.4 percent of his field-goal attempts last season as a rookie.

Asked what he's learned from those sessions, Brewer said: "Try to keep the same shot every time, because he has perfect form."

Asked if Miller's shooting touch could rub off on him, Brewer said: "I hope so. We'll see."

Brewer admitted that he lost a lot of confidence at the beginning of last season and still is in the process of getting it back.

Miller, a career 46 percent shooter (40.3 from three-point range), said he has been impressed by his new teammate's work ethic.

"That's half the battle, how hard you want to work and he works hard," Miller said. "He's not going to have a problem with that. ... It'll be a good jump for him this year. I think you'll see a lot different Corey Brewer."

Brewer said the key for him is to relax and not press.

With players such as Miller, Love and sixth man Rashad McCants around, last year's No. 1 draft choice is certain of one thing.

"I'm going to see a lot of open shots," Brewer said. "I'm going to have a lot of opportunities to prove myself." "