Reggie Miller is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. He was a five-time All-Star and one of the most prolific scorers the league has ever seen. Miller played in the NBA for 18 seasons, from 1986 to 2005, and he retired from professional basketball on May 5th, 2005.
Early Career
Miller was drafted 11th overall in the 1987 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. He was a part of a draft class that included future Hall of Famers David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, and Horace Grant. He was a key part of the Pacers' core in the early 1990s, along with teammates Rik Smits, Dale Davis, and Mark Jackson. Miller was an integral part of the Pacers' run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 1994 and the NBA Finals in 2000.
Career Highlights
Miller was a five-time All-Star, and he was selected to the All-NBA Third Team three times. He led the NBA in three-pointers made for five consecutive seasons from 1994 to 1998. He also holds the NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single game, with eight, which he achieved in a game against the New York Knicks in 1996. Miller was also an excellent free throw shooter, and he currently holds the NBA record for most consecutive free throws made in a single game, with 25.
Post-retirement
After retiring from professional basketball in 2005, Miller was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. He has also served as a basketball analyst for TNT and ESPN, and he has been a part of the Indiana Pacers' organization since 2008, first as an ambassador, and then as a team consultant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When did Reggie Miller retire?
A1: Reggie Miller retired from professional basketball on May 5th, 2005.
Q2: How many All-Star appearances did Reggie Miller have?
A2: Reggie Miller was a five-time All-Star.
Q3: What NBA record does Reggie Miller hold?
A3: Reggie Miller holds the NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single game (8) and most consecutive free throws made in a single game (25).
Q4: What is Reggie Miller doing now?
A4: Reggie Miller is currently a basketball analyst for TNT and ESPN, and he has been a part of the Indiana Pacers' organization since 2008, first as an ambassador, and then as a team consultant.
Q5: When was Reggie Miller inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame?
A5: Reggie Miller was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
Q6: What team drafted Reggie Miller?
A6: Reggie Miller was drafted 11th overall in the 1987 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers.
Q7: What was Reggie Miller's best season?
A7: Reggie Miller's best season was arguably the 1998-1999 season, when he averaged a career-high 24.5 points per game and led the league in three-pointers made with 190.
Q8: What year did Reggie Miller join the Indiana Pacers?
A8: Reggie Miller joined the Indiana Pacers in 1987.
Q9: What was Reggie Miller's career high in points?
A9: Reggie Miller's career-high in points was 57, which he achieved against the Charlotte Hornets in 1992.
Q10: How many times did Reggie Miller make the All-NBA Third Team?
A10: Reggie Miller made the All-NBA Third Team three times.
Q11: When did Reggie Miller lead the NBA in three-pointers made?
A11: Reggie Miller led the NBA in three-pointers made for five consecutive seasons from 1994 to 1998.
Q12: Did Reggie Miller ever win an NBA Championship?
A12: Reggie Miller never won an NBA Championship, but he was a part of the Pacers' run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 1994 and the NBA Finals in 2000.
Q13: Where did Reggie Miller play college basketball?
A13: Reggie Miller played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Q14: How many NBA teams did Reggie Miller play for?
A14: Reggie Miller only played for one NBA team, the Indiana Pacers.
Q15: What number did Reggie Miller wear?
A15: Reggie Miller wore number 31 for the Indiana Pacers.
Q16: How many seasons did Reggie Miller play in the NBA?
A16: Reggie Miller played in the NBA for 18 seasons, from 1986 to 2005.
Q17: Who drafted Reggie Miller?
A17: Reggie Miller was drafted 11th overall in the 1987 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers.
Q18: What is Reggie Miller's career total in three-pointers?
A18: Reggie Miller's career total in three-pointers is 2,560.
Q19: How many NBA Finals did Reggie Miller play in?
A19: Reggie Miller played in one NBA Finals, in 2000 with the Indiana Pacers.
Q20: How many All-Star Games did Reggie Miller play in?
A20: Reggie Miller played in five All-Star Games.