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My Take
Reggie Miller is the rare superstar whose legend rests on minutes rather than seasons; eight points in nine seconds remains the most concentrated act of basketball villainy ever performed. I love that he spent all eighteen years with the Indiana Pacers, a small-market loyalty that feels almost extinct now. The trash talk, the choke sign at Madison Square Garden, the unorthodox shooting form nobody should copy: it all worked because his nerve never wavered. Then comes the twist, as the league's great antagonist wins a citizenship award and becomes a beloved broadcaster. That arc tells me the menace was always theater and the competitor underneath was completely real.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Reggie Miller
- Name (Japanese)
- レジー・ミラー
- Reading
- れじー・みらー
- Born
- August 24, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Riverside, California, United States
- Height
- 201 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / pundit / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Riverside Polytechnic High School
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
Awards & achievements
- 2004 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
- 2005 Best Moment ESPY Award
- FIBA Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Eight points in nine seconds | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Reggie Miller born?
Born August 24, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Reggie Miller from?
Reggie Miller is from Riverside, California, United States.
What does Reggie Miller do?
Reggie Miller works as basketball player, pundit, actor.
How tall is Reggie Miller?
Reggie Miller is 201 cm.
What is Reggie Miller known for?
Notable works include Eight points in nine seconds.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.