<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">At age 38, years removed from his last All-Star appearance, it's understood he can never again be the old Reggie Miller. That doesn't mean he has to accept being an old Reggie Miller. When Miller scored 31 points in New York on Nov. 15, it appeared, at the time, to be an aberration. It turned out to be a harbinger of things to come. To that point in the season, the NBA?s all-time leader in 3-point baskets was averaging 8.9 points per game and was, depending on who else was on the floor, the third or fourth scoring option in the Pacers? offense. To save wear and tear on Miller?s 38-year-old body and surgically-repaired right ankle, Coach Rick Carlisle routinely limited Miller?s minutes to no more than 30 per game. And Miller, himself, acquiesced to the younger talents around him, giving Jermaine O?Neal, Ron Artest and Al Harrington the focus that had revolved around Miller for more than a decade as a member of the Pacers. If this Pacers team was to be carried to victory, it would arrive on younger backs. </div> Link
Even though I never really cared for Reggie as a player, I respect the man and what he's doing right now. Too often, older players not only want to stick around but want to continue to be the focus of the offense. Reggie has accepted that, in order to stick around and also do what's best for the team, he has to become a role player. People don't realize it, but that's a really big thing, to go from a superstar to willingly become a mere role player.
What surprised me most was why Reggie shows why he's the veteran starter that he is. Why he earned and uses that place well. I would've thought with age he'd lose his shot as his jump would alter. He still is clutch, and has had my respect all the time, especially with that clutch performance he pulled off all those years ago, raking in the win. Keep it up Reggie, your team needs you and you've delivered.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting starman85:</div><div class="quote_post">Even though I never really cared for Reggie as a player, I respect the man and what he's doing right now. Too often, older players not only want to stick around but want to continue to be the focus of the offense. Reggie has accepted that, in order to stick around and also do what's best for the team, he has to become a role player. People don't realize it, but that's a really big thing, to go from a superstar to willingly become a mere role player.</div> well said... in my mind it shows Reggie wants to win more than anything...one player in the League that deserves a ring is Reggie,he got a good chance this year to get it too....still with the game on the line there isn't anyone I'd rather the rock than Reggie.
reggie has always been a favorite player of mine. Hes one on the best 3-point shooters in the game. I think his time will come soon. He deserives a title after all his hard work he put into the game.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Big Nasty:</div><div class="quote_post">well said... in my mind it shows Reggie wants to win more than anything...one player in the League that deserves a ring is Reggie,he got a good chance this year to get it too....still with the game on the line there isn't anyone I'd rather the rock than Reggie.</div> The thing that I respect the most from Miller is his loyalty to the the Pacers. He's one of the few guys who will play their entire career for one franchise. He had an opportunity to do a GP/Mailman jump to L.A. (his hometown) for a title shot a few years ago but decided to stay with Indiana.
aha... old times, reggie jumping around like a little girl after hitting every threes at a critical moment
Reggie Miller <div align="center">The Greatest Knick Killer Of Them All!</div> <div align="center"> </div>
Reggie is simply incredible...IMO, he's the greatest shooter ever in the NBA...his work ethic and professionalism is admirable, but his jump shot is just absurd...
