Tag: Reggie Miller

On this day: Reggie Miller says no to joining Boston’s Banner 17 squad; Cs eliminate 76ers in Orlando bubble

On this day in 2007, legendary Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Reggie Miller declined an invite to join the roster that won Banner 17.

On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Indiana Pacers shooting guard legend Reggie Miller turned down Boston Celtics President Danny Ainge’s offer to join the 2007-08 Celtics as he sought to assemble a contender that summer. Miller, a luminary known for his lethal outside shot, had been retired for two seasons after 18 campaigns with the Pacers. However, he gave the offer real consideration when he received the call from Ainge.

“I’m always flattered when my name is mentioned as someone who
can still help an NBA team win a championship,” offered the then-NBA analyst for TNT via ESPN’s JA Adande.

“(I have) contacted Reggie and he is contemplating a comeback
with us,” shared Ainge on the prospect of adding Miller to the juggernaut he assembled.

Steph Curry reveals two players he would give one of his championship rings to

Steph Curry was recently asked who he would give one of his rings to for a player that never won a championship in the NBA.

In a recent interview with radio legend “Big Boy,” Steph Curry was asked an interesting question. The four-time NBA champ with the Golden State Warriors was asked who he would give one of his rings to for a player from NBA history that never won a championship. 

Before revealing the two, Curry took a jab at NBA Hall of Famer turned host on NBA on TNT, Charles Barkley. Following his shot at Barkley, the two-time Most Valuable Player landed on Steve Nash and Reggie Miller. 

That’s a great question; I’ve never answered this question before. It would not be Charles Barkley. 

Can I pick two people?

I would pick Steve Nash, and I would pick Reggie Miller. That list is pretty insane. 

Via @bigboysneighborhood and @bigboy on Instagram: 

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Both fellow sharpshooters, Miller played 18 seasons in the association, all with the Indiana Pacers. On his way to the Hall of Fame, Miller was a five-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA team three times. Miller ranks No. 4 all time in made 3-pointers (2,560). 

Miller led the Pacers to the postseason 15 times in his 18-year career. Miller made six appearances in the Eastern Conference finals. However, he only made one trip to the NBA Finals and came up short against the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Nash, also a Hall of Famer, played 18 seasons in the NBA, appearing in the postseason 12 times with the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time MVP helped push his team to four appearances in the Western Conference finals, but he never advanced to the NBA Finals in his career. 

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Reggie Miller: Damian Lillard ‘would be great’ on the Brooklyn Nets

In a recent interview on The Dan Patrick Show, basketball Hall-of-Famer Reggie Miller said that Damian Lillard would be great on the Brooklyn Nets.

The Brooklyn Nets have a lot to think about this offseason as they try to put themselves in the best position to move forward as a franchise. According to basketball Hall-of-Famer Reggie Miller, Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard would be a great choice for the Nets if they decide to bring in a star.

Lillard has been linked to the Nets ever since he showed up to Game 3 of Brooklyn’s first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Couple that with the fact that Portland could be entering a rebuild and if they decide to go that route with the third overall pick, Lillard has said that he wants no parts of a rebuild.

There have been mock trades throughout this summer that have the Nets trading for Lillard and giving up some good players and draft picks as a result. Brooklyn made it to the playoffs this past season as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, but one could surmise that the Nets need more if they want to make it past the first round next season. Miller believes that Lillard could be that addition that makes Brooklyn a better team during his appearance on The Dan Patrick Show:

“He (Lillard) was in attendance and I was like ‘oh, let all the conversations start’. I think he would be great on that team with Cam Johnson (restricted free-agent), Mikal Bridges, and Spencer Dinwiddie. I think they need a closer.”

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Oklahoma hoops legend Buddy Hield sets Pacers single season record for made 3’s

OU Hoops legend Buddy Hield broke the Indiana Pacers’ single-season three-point record, passing NBA legend Reggie Miller.

Oklahoma’s had one heck of a perplexing season on the hardwood. They’ve struggled with consistency and have fallen victim to having to play in the hardest conference in college basketball. They’re currently off the bubble for the NCAA tournament, even after a win over No. 12 Kansas State.

The last Oklahoma team that made a meaningful run in the NCAA tournament was led by Buddy Hield. He capped off one of the program’s best careers with a trip to the Final Four. Hield is now a starter for the Indiana Pacers and just passed an NBA legend for a significant single-season milestone.

Hield became the Pacers’ single-season leader for three-pointers, passing one of the best shooters in NBA history, Reggie Miller.

Miller was and will always remain one of the NBA’s premier shooters. He helped redefine basketball with his ability to shoot from distance. It helped paved the way for the long-range snipers we see across the basketball landscape today.

Hield has been a threat from distance since becoming a Sooner, where he left Norman as its all-time leader in three-pointers made and attempted with 349 three’s made.

Indiana has 22 games remaining and is in position to fight for a playoff spot, meaning Hield will continue to play starter minutes. He’ll have the chance to add to his already franchise-leading single-season record while helping his team push for a playoff berth in just his first year in Indiana.

While the Pacers begin their All-Star break, Hield and his Pacers teammate Tyrese Haliburton (former Iowa State Cyclone) will participate in the 3-point contest at All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Hield is no stranger to the contest, as he won it in 2020 while a member of the Sacramento Kings. He could put himself into rare air by winning it twice.

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Reggie Miller defended Dillon Brooks’ cheap shot on Donovan Mitchell and NBA fans were furious

Reggie Miller is wrong for this.

It is a day that ends with the letter “Y” which means once again, Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks did something indefensible.

Brooks, who was suspended for his cheap shot on Gary Payton II during the NBA’s postseason last year, has now managed to make himself an enemy of several franchises around the league.

Whether it is by disrespectfully dancing on an opposing team’s logo or just by prematurely calling his own team a dynasty before ever winning a title, he is no stranger to upsetting a crowd.

Although he is considered the heart and soul of the Grizzlies, he makes a lot of head-scratching decisions — including his shot selection. He made another one on Thursday when he clearly punched Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell in the groin.

No one in their right mind would consider this an excusable move — except for TNT’s Reggie Miller, who decided to stand up for the ugly action:

Miller, who some consider one of the dirtiest players in NBA history, was on the call for the game alongside Kevin Harlan.

After watching the replay of Brooks’ suspension-worthy cheap shot, Miller somehow came to the conclusion that Mitchell was actually the aggressor in this scenario.

While he could have just echoed Harlan and said “boink” as well, the five-time All-Star instead inadvisably decided to get egg all over his face instead.

This was a particularly frustrating take from Miller considering that last year, he incorrectly suggested that New Orleans Pelicans wing Herb Jones had an intentionally dirty hit on Deandre Ayton. As I wrote at the time:

“Miller seemingly went out of his way to say Jones was malicious … People know Miller, and by proxy, many trust him. Not as many know Jones, so when they hear a Hall-of-Famer like Miller suggest Jones is a dirty player, that is damaging and unfair.”

Jones, unlike Brooks, has no history of that type of behavior and officials reviewed the call and did not come to the same conclusion.

Miller isn’t going to be able to shape public opinion on Brooks; most people have already reached the obvious consensus that his tendencies are suspect.

But fans were quick to note the absolute lunacy of Miller defending Brooks:

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Larry Bird, Ray Allen cited among greatest shooters of all time

In a recent analysis of the second-best shooters ever after Stephen Curry, two Boston Celtics made the cut.

In a recent analysis of the second-best shooters ever after Stephen Curry put together by Hoops Hype’s Frank Urbina, two Boston Celtics made the cut from a fairly broad field of historical sharpshooters.

Urbina drew from a veritable “who’s who” of the best long-distance marksmen to see who wins the silver behind the Hoops Hype analysts’ greatest of all shooters in league history in Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. Other names besides Larry Bird and Ray Allen included Damian Lillard, Klay Thompson, Reggie Miller, Kevin Durant, Steve Nash, Kyle Korver, Predrag Stojakovic, Drazen Petrovic, and Oscar Schmidt.

Let’s take a look at some of what Urbina had to say about the Celtics on that list — as well as who he believes is No. 2 on the list of the greatest shooters of all time.

Who is the second-best shooter in basketball history? We break down the candidates

HoopsHype breaks down 11 candidates to be considered second-best shooter in basketball history behind Stephen Curry, including Ray Allen.

The debate as to who is the NBA’s greatest shooter ever is done and dusted, with Stephen Curry earning the distinction already even with some of his prime still left to go.

The all-time leader in three-pointers made, Curry changed the game with his shooting prowess and ability to hit jumpers from 35 feet out, off the dribble, with defenders in his face, whatever.

That his style of play has not only led to two league MVP awards but four championships only furthers his stronghold on the honor of best shooter in NBA history.

So what we’re here to discuss is: Who is the second-best shooter ever in basketball?

Below, we break down 11 strong candidates

Kevin Harlan hilariously warns Reggie Miller about phrasing with Warriors – Lakers punch metaphor

This was a funny moment.

Even with the regular season starting and the Golden State Warriors getting their rings, of course all we can think about with this team is the fallout from Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole during practice.

Everything seemed fine for the Dubs, as they coasted to an opening-night win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, but Reggie Miller — who was on the mic for TNT with Kevin Harlan — unintentionally used a funny metaphor while talking about the Warriors.

“They’re going for the overhand right to knock out these Lakers,” Miller remarked as the Dubs tried to extend their lead.

Harlan’s reaction was perfect: “Be careful how you characterize that.”

LOL!

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On this day: Reggie Miller says no to joining Boston’s Banner 17 squad; Cs eliminate 76ers in Orlando bubble

On this day in 2007, legendary Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Reggie Miller declined an invite to join the roster that won Banner 17.

On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Indiana Pacers shooting guard legend Reggie Miller turned down Boston Celtics President Danny Ainge’s offer to join the 2007-08 Celtics as he sought to assemble a contender that summer.

Miller, a luminary known for his lethal outside shot, had been retired for two seasons after 18 campaigns with the Pacers. However, he gave the offer real consideration when he received the call from Ainge.

“I’m always flattered when my name is mentioned as someone who
can still help an NBA team win a championship,” offered the then-NBA analyst for TNT via ESPN’s JA Adande.

“(I have) contacted Reggie and he is contemplating a comeback
with us,” shared Ainge on the prospect of adding Miller to the juggernaut he assembled.

Shaq did bicep curls with Reggie Miller in his arms, and NBA fans thought it was hilarious

It seems Shaq can get his gains by curling prolific shooters, too.

One of the reasons many folks gravitate to the NBA on TNT crew is because of how much fun they appear to have together.

Between Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal and Reggie Miller — among others — this crew seems to have an absolute blast on camera. And those laughs and joy appear to be a priority. If they happen to talk about any basketball along the way, it’s just a cherry on top.

We were treated to yet another example of their fun when the NBA on TNT production team filmed Shaq and Miller in the gym. Upon a prompt from Shaq, the two agreed that the big man would bicep curl Miller in his arms.

The ensuing results were absolutely delightful:

Four reps of a Hall of Fame shooting guard and a good workout. You can’t beat it.

NBA fans loved the pair getting after it together in the gym.