<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">I think a major difference was also the location of Reggie Miller's last game. Unlike John Stockton, who played his last game in Sacramento, Reggie actually played his last game on his homecourt. Also, John Stockton's final year was overshadowed by Jordan's 3rd and final retirement tour. Reggie didn't have to compete with any other well known NBA player retiring, so he grabbed all the headlines. I'm on the same page as Voodoo, I think Reggie was a good player, but not a great one. I respect his accomplishments, the longevity of playing on the same team for 18 years, the clutch performances, and most of all his competitive spirit.</div> Yeah, that makes sense. Also, Stockton tended to be more reserved both on and off the court, so he wasn't as popular a media figure as Reggie. I'll remember him for his moments of greatness and his hot streaks. I'll remember that he was an extremely clutch player with the game on the line, and he was money from the free throw line. I'll remember the trash talking in MSG. I think it's interesting how everyone refers to him as a class act on the court. 10 years ago, how many people would have said that? He was the ultimate trash-talker. He'd routinely do things on the court which would be considered unsportsman-like conduct today and deserve a technical foul. The choke symbol. The glares. The feuding with fans on the sideline? Does all that constitute "class"? To be fair, he has mellowed significantly in recent years. I can't remember watching a game recently in which he received a technical.
