Rangers' K'Andre Miller Says Blond Haircut Was Homage to NFL's Odell Beckham Jr.

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller is paying homage to another former Big Apple superstar athlete with his new hairstyle.

Speaking to Larry Brooks of the New York Post (h/t B/R Open Ice), Miller said his curly, blond hairdo is "fully inspired" by wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s look during his time with the New York Giants:

Beckham, who is currently with the Miami Dolphins, was one of the NFL's biggest names while he was a member of the Giants for five seasons from 2014 to 2018, earning three Pro Bowl selections during that time.

OBJ took the NFL by storm as a rookie in 2014 with 92 receptions for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns en route to being named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Beckham averaged 96 grabs for 1,374 yards and nearly 12 touchdowns over his first three seasons, and while his play was likely the biggest reason for his popularity, his personality and look were part of the package as well.

He has never quite been the same player since suffering a broken leg in 2017 and a torn ACL in 2020, but he was a key part of the Los Angeles Rams winning the Super Bowl in 2021 after they acquired him from the Cleveland Browns.

Beckham also tore his ACL for a second time in the Super Bowl, causing him to miss all of 2022 before playing for the Baltimore Ravens last season.

He has yet to make his debut for the Dolphins and is currently on the physically unable to perform list, and while Beckham may be reaching the twilight of his career, perhaps Miller can take the torch from him in terms of sports superstardom in New York City.

Miller, 24, is preparing to enter his fifth NHL season after the Rangers selected him 22nd overall in the first round of the 2018 NHL draft.

The 6'5", 210-pound rearguard has been a menacing presence on the Rangers' blueline, and a chore to play against for opposing forwards.

Miller set career highs in 2022-23 with nine goals and 34 assists for 43 points, but he is primarily known as a defensive-minded defenseman, and that has been on full display the past couple of years.

In addition to racking up eight goals and 22 assists for 30 points to go along with a plus-5 rating last season, Miller had over 100 hits and 100 blocked shots for a second consecutive campaign.

The Rangers have made three consecutive playoff appearances, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals twice during that time. If they are going to get over the hump this season and play for the Stanley Cup, Miller's steady play may be a big reason why.