Basic information
English name: Reggie Miller
Born: August 24, 1965
Height: 2.01 meters Weight: 84 kg
Position: Guard
College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Draft: No. 11 in the first round of 1987/Indiana Pacers< /p>
Team: Indiana Pacers
Specialties: long-range shooting, high shooting percentage, breakthrough, defense
NBA career: 1987- 2005
< p>Former American professional men's basketball player, the famous "Mr. Key" in the NBA. Known for his accurate three-pointers and scoring ability at the end of the game, his performance at the end of the game was called the "Miller Moment" by fans.Career
Reggie Miller had a congenital hip disease, and doctors even declared that he could not walk. But with Miller's efforts and the help of his sister, his hip healed and Miller became a great basketball player.
Miller attended UCLA and was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 11th overall pick in the 1987 NBA draft. From then until his retirement in 2005, Miller stayed with the Indiana Pacers, wearing jersey number 31. Reggie Miller led the Indiana Pacers to win the NBA Eastern Division championship in 2000. Unfortunately, he failed to win an NBA championship in his career. He was also a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning men's basketball team. Miller was selected to the NBA All-Star team in 1990, 1995, 1996, 1998 and 2000.
Reggie Miller retired after the 2005 season and played against Detroit Pistons head coach Larry Brown called a timeout to allow the crowd to pay tribute to Miller. In his career, Miller made 2,560 three-pointers per game, making him the player with the most three-pointers in NBA history. He averaged 18.2 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 0.471 and a three-point field goal percentage of 0.395. Free throw percentage is 0.888.
The famous "Miller Moment"
In Game 5 of the 1994 NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, he scored 25 points in the fourth quarter and made 5 of 5 three-pointers.
In the first game of the 1995 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, he scored 8 points in the last 8.9 seconds to turn the Pacers into victory.
In Game 4 of the 1998 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Chicago Bulls got past Michael Jordan's defense and scored the winning three-pointer.
Scored 17 points in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
In Game 5 of the first round of the 2002 NBA Eastern Conference playoffs against the New Jersey Nets, in the fourth quarter, he scored a buzzer-beating three-pointer in the center circle to tie the score, and dunked again at the last minute of the first quarter of overtime. equalize the score.
Personal Honors
1995, 1996 NBA Third All-NBA Team 1994 Men’s Basketball World Championship Gold Medal 1996 Olympic Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Maintained the most 3-pointers made in a single quarter in the rematch Record 5 (against the New York Knicks on June 1, 1994) Participated in 3 All-Star Games
Article about Miller: Remembering Miller Moments
"The following players Yes, the shooting guard -" boos sounded along with the commentary on the live broadcast, "This is his last visit to Madison Garden -" the boos grew louder, "No. 31, Reggie - Mi Le!" When Miller ran into the stadium from the tunnel, the boos gradually faded away, and the audience stood up and applauded in unison. This cheer is full of hatred and respect for a great opponent... Just as punk is the most honest rock music, it is the most magnanimous, wildest and most unrestrained interpretation of the rock spirit. Punk is a kind of music that will not be changed. People, they don't care how the public knows themselves, they only need the public in one situation - when they raise their middle finger. If Iverson is the elf from hell, then Miller is more like the "devil" who dares to challenge God. When it comes to the "most magnanimous, wildest and most unbridled explanation" of the rebellious spirit in the basketball world, Miller was once Iverson's predecessor.
The latter's famous saying is: "I don't need to respect anyone, including Jordan!" And Jordan may say this: "I can respect anyone, except Reggie Miller!" Since February 10, 1993, Indianapolis After Miller slapped Jordan in front of more than 16,000 spectators at the MSA Center in Leith, the decade-long rivalry between the two began. Every time he visits the Windy City, Miller must go all out and score continuously to retaliate against Jordan's humiliation. The 1998 Eastern Conference Finals was the last time Miller and Jordan met. In the playoffs, Miller finally settled the grudge between the two with his ghostly game-winner. At the last moment, he pushed Jordan away and made a fatal three-pointer. It can be said that in the 20th century, Miller has always been a painful but lingering thorn in Jordan's heart. The deep sting he brought to the Flyers makes the two still strangers to this day. Perhaps it was his unfortunate childhood that created Miller's unruly character. He was born in a family of athletes. His sister Shelly Miller was the main force of the 1984 Olympic champion U.S. women's basketball team. His other sister Tammy was a volleyball player. His brother Da Rail Miller is an outfielder for the California Angels baseball team. But when the young Miller told his basketball dream word by word, others either mocked or sighed. The reason is simple. Before the age of five, he was just a child who relied on a brace to stand and walk. But the stubborn Miller never bowed to fate. Everyone was thinking about scoring 30 or 40 points per game, but Rodman found a new way to prove his greatness with rebounds. Jumping high in the dense crowd, sending the ball into the basket with an incredible posture, and then shouting with arrogance - Miller's way of solving problems is equally simple and alternative. Unable to fly above the basket, he practiced shooting day and night. He wanted to prove that a long-range shooter could also go down in history. There is a blazing soul burning in Miller's thin and frail body. He is not afraid to make the whole world his enemy. Although it is fun to have Jordan as his old enemy, it is too lonely. After this old punk is searching hard, He chose the world-famous Madison Garden in New York as the target of his attack, so Spike Lee, a super fan of the Knicks, became another "enemy" of his. In Game 5 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks led 70:58 in the first three quarters. When Miller made the first shot at the start of the fourth quarter, those watching on the sidelines disdainfully said it was just luck. But Miller then hit three-pointers one after another, and every time he made a shot, he had to have a verbal argument with Spike Lee. In the end, Miller scored 25 points in the fourth quarter and led the Pacers to victory. The second time was when the two teams met again in the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals. With 18.7 seconds left in the first game, the Pacers trailed by 6 points, but Miller scored 8 points in a row in the last 8.9 seconds, once again leading the Pacers to a comeback. As soon as the game ended, Miller rushed to Spike Lee and yelled at him. Every time the two teams met in the future, Miller and Lee would have a heated exchange of words. Facing the crazy home fans in New York, the crazy action of choking his neck will surely linger in the hearts of every fan. When this figure stands outside the three-point line, time will stop and the game will retain its final suspense. It’s not that Miller didn’t miss. In the 2002 World Championships, he passed the ball to another Miller (Andre Miller) who shot only 22.5% from three-point range at the last moment, resulting in a dream. The team lost for the first time in an international competition. This season, Miller still maintained a three-point shooting percentage of more than 40%. On February 8 in Miami, he made all five shots from beyond the three-point line. A three-pointer sealed the victory for the Pacers; on November 15 last year, he scored a season-high 31 points at Madison Garden, making 6 of 7 three-pointers, and made the last one 49 seconds before the end. Three points, causing the Knicks to suddenly die. As a pure shooter, he has become a widely supported leader, which is rare in the NBA. Tinsley said: "I have nothing to say about Reggie. This year he mainly contributed on defense and gave many opportunities to others, just for the championship ring. This is what we all owe him." Xiao Ou His attitude is more straightforward: "As long as I can bring him a ring, I will do anything!" Even if this 38-year-old punk retires tomorrow, he will still be the most terrifying assassin in the world today.
The Amazing Miller
Reggie Miller learned to play basketball because he wanted to exercise his leg muscles. Due to his physical disadvantage, he had never defeated his sister, so he turned to practicing three-point shooting, hoping to defeat his sister with long-range shots.
It was this seemingly simple idea that made Miller the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history. Since entering the NBA, Miller has taken 6,321 three-pointers and hit 2,505, ranking first in NBA history.
The mention of Miller's three-pointer reminds people of the "Miller moment." The last few seconds of the game are often Miller's exclusive moments. In the first game of the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals, the opponent was the Knicks. In the last 8.9 seconds, Miller hit two consecutive three-pointers and scored 8 points, helping the Pacers complete the most amazing comeback in NBA history. In Game 4 of the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals, under Jordan's close defense, Miller took off and hit a three-pointer with only 0.7 seconds left, leading the Pacers to a comeback.
After announcing his retirement, the opportunities to see the "Miller moment" became few and far between. "This will be the last chance to play alongside Reggie," coach Carlisle said. "This will be the last chance for fans to appreciate Reggie's performance, which will add great significance to the rest of our games this season."
Big Mouth Miller
Miller's big mouth is famous in the NBA. It is precisely because of his big mouth that he has had conflicts with many players, including Jordan. There’s Kobe too.
During the game on February 10, 1993, Jordan and Miller had a conflict. Jordan believed that Miller elbowed him deliberately, so he punched him in return. At that time, Miller was ejected, but Jordan continued to play, which made Miller angry. He thought it was Jordan's fault, and after the game he complained endlessly that Jordan was "too good at performing" and "confused the referees." In the end, Jordan was fined $10,000.
The feud between Kobe and Miller began in 2002. When the two met in Los Angeles, they got into a big fight and both were suspended. Since then, the two have become strangers and have never met again. The scene was very heated. Kobe punched first, and Miller immediately counterattacked. The two of them grappled together like hooligans, and both fell behind the scorer's table. Kobe said eloquently: "He doesn't understand at all. I won't argue with fools." Miller said sarcastically: "Kobe is still young and he still has a lot to learn."
Miller is empty-handed
There is only one NBA championship every year, but it is not Miller's Pacers. If Miller has any regrets in his 18 seasons, then not taking away a championship ring when he retired was his biggest regret.
Since joining the Pacers in 1987, the closest Miller has come to a championship was the 2000 NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite averaging 24.3 points per game in six games, Miller once again had to walk into the dugout disappointed.
Miller, who was not favored by a championship, won the hearts of coaches, players and fans. "Although he never won a championship, he had a brilliant career." Current Pacers head coach Carlisle said, "He has always been dedicated to Indianapolis and is a role model for us."