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Basketball Biography

Reggie Miller

American · Born 1965

Indiana PacersEight Points in Nine SecondsClutch Shooter
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The greatest clutch shooter in NBA history — Reggie Miller's eight points in nine seconds against the Knicks in 1995 is the most iconic individual moment in NBA playoff history.

Reggie Miller is the greatest clutch shooter in NBA history. His 18-season career with the Indiana Pacers produced 2,560 three-pointers — a record at the time of his retirement — but it is his playoff performances that defined him. His eight points in nine seconds against the New York Knicks in the 1995 playoffs — while being taunted by Spike Lee courtside — is the greatest individual clutch moment in playoff history.

His eight points in nine seconds against the Knicks in 1995 — a comeback from a six-point deficit — was accompanied by him mocking director Spike Lee sitting courtside.

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Career Honours

  • 5x All-Star
  • Olympic Gold 1996
  • 2,560 career 3-pointers (then record)