American · Riverside, California · Born 24 August 1965The greatest clutch shooter of his era — tormentor of the New York Knicks and the player who defined the off-ball shooter role.
Reginald Wayne Miller was born in Riverside, California in 1965. Indiana Pacers selected him 11th overall in the 1987 NBA Draft. His 18-season career — spent entirely with the Pacers — produced 2,560 three-pointers (the all-time record at retirement), five All-Star appearances and one NBA Finals appearance (2000). He is best remembered for his performances against the New York Knicks — his 8 points in 8.9 seconds in Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, coming back from 6 points down in the final seconds, is the most famous clutch shooting performance in playoff history. Spike Lee — a regular courtside attendee at Madison Square Garden and Knicks fan — became his arch-nemesis in a rivalry that defined him. He shot 47.1% from three-point range across his career — exceptional for his era. He never won an NBA championship despite reaching the Finals in 2000. He won Olympic gold with the USA in 1996. After retirement he became a prominent television analyst for TNT. His off-ball movement, use of screens and shot creation in transition made him the prototype for the modern three-point specialist.
Three-point shooting and clutch performances
How They Played
Deadly three-point shooter with exceptional court vision
Lasting Impact
Greatest clutch shooter in NBA history and Pacers icon
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold Medal
- All-Star 5x
- All-NBA Third Team
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 1987–2005 | 1389 |
American Athletes