Reggie Miller Childhood

Reginald ‘Reggie’ Miller was born on August 24, 1965 in Riverside, CA. He was the son of Carrie and Saul Miller. Growing up, Reggie had difficulties walking due to his hip deformity. He would wear leg braces during his younger years to walk around. His early medical issues didn’t deter the future Hall of Famer from playing basketball. With his big sister Cheryl Miller, who was one of the best basketball players in the country constantly on him, he had the best competition at home to learn from.

Reggie Miller High School Stats and Awards

Reggie played his high school ball at Riverside Poly-Technical High School. Reggie’s ability to shoot from anywhere on the court caught the eye of college basketball coaches. In a family full of athletes, Reggie wanted to carve his own path. He started by securing a scholarship to play basketball at UCLA.

Reggie Miller College Career Stats and Notes

Miller continued to make his name known but now on a bigger stage. The Bruins made postseason tournaments all three years Reggie started. He led UCLA to the NIT championship during his sophomore year, and two NCAA berths his junior and senior years. He made All PAC-10 his last two years as well. Miller won PAC-10 tournament MVP as the Bruins won the first ever conference tournament in 1987. Reggie left UCLA with 2,095 career points, trailing only the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in UCLA history.

Reggie Miller NBA Career Stats and Notes

Reggie was selected 11th overall by the Indiana Pacers. He would go on to play 18 seasons with the Pacers making them a perennial playoff team. Miller played in six Eastern Conference Finals, with a NBA Finals appearance on 2000. The five-time All-Star, one of the best three point shooters in NBA history, retired after the 2004 season. Miller made 2,560 three pointers in his career, the most in NBA history at the time.  In 2012, Miller was inducted in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Reggie Miller 25 Point 4th Quarter in Game 5 of 1994 Eastern Conference Finals

The Pacers and the New York Knicks had some legendary playoff battles during the 90s. They met five times during the decade. The rivalry reached new heights during the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals. In Game 5 in Madison Square Garden with the series tied 2-2, Miller put on one of the most iconic performances in NBA playoff history. With the Pacers down in the 4th, and being heckled by famed director Spike Lee, Miller exploded for 25 points in the final period. He was unstoppable, hitting clutch three after three. When the smoke cleared, he left the Knicks fans stunned. He finished with 39 points and the Pacers rallied past the Knicks 93-86. The Knicks, however, would take the final two games and win the series.

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