Editing Reggie Miller (section)

==NBA career==
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===Early career (1987–1993)===
Miller was selected by the Pacers with the 11th pick in the first round of the [[1987 NBA draft]].<ref name="1987NBADraft">{{cite web|author=Thomas Bonk|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-06-23-sp-10144-story.html|title=NBA DRAFT : UCLA's Miller Surprised at Being Picked by Indiana|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=June 23, 1987|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204180432/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-06-23-sp-10144-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Fans were initially upset that the Pacers chose Miller over [[New Castle, Indiana]], native [[Steve Alford]]; fans watching the 1987 NBA draft booed Pacers President [[Donnie Walsh]] for the selection.<ref name="1987NBADraft"/> Miller wore jersey number 31 while playing for the Pacers, backing up shooting guard [[John Long (basketball, born 1956)|John Long]] before he became a starter. Miller gained a respectable reputation early in his career as he led the Indiana Pacers to become a perennial playoff team.

After [[Chuck Person]] was traded from the Pacers during the 1992 offseason, Miller established himself as the Pacers' primary scoring threat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-09-09-sp-261-story.html|title=Richardson Traded to Pacers, Timberwolves Get Person : NBA: Former UCLA star will be reunited with Reggie Miller. Pistons trade John Salley to the Heat.|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=September 9, 1992|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=August 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815115629/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-09-09-sp-261-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 28, 1992, he scored a career-high 57 points against the [[1992–93 Charlotte Hornets season|Charlotte Hornets]] in a 134–122 win at [[Charlotte Coliseum]]. In this game, Miller hit 16 of 29 field goals, 4 of 11 3-pointers, and 21 of 23 free throws.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199211280CHH.html|title=Indiana Pacers at Charlotte Hornets Box Score, November 28, 1992|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121153852/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199211280CHH.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The 57 points he scored was the second-highest total in the NBA during the 1992–93 season (only Michael Jordan's 64 against Orlando on January 16 was higher), and still stands today as the Pacers' NBA franchise team record, although [[George McGinnis]] holds the Pacers all-time franchise record with 58 points in an [[American Basketball Association|ABA]] game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montieth |first=Mark |date=September 8, 2017 |title=At the Top of his Career, McGinnis Remained Down to Earth |url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/top-his-career-mcginnis-remained-down-earth-0 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[National Basketball Association]] |archive-date=April 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420073014/https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/top-his-career-mcginnis-remained-down-earth-0 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Mid-career (1993–2000)===
Miller became a household name during the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals against the [[1993–94 New York Knicks season|Knicks]], due to a phenomenal shooting performance in Game 5 on June 1, 1994, in which he scored 39 points (25 in the fourth quarter alone) in the Pacers' 93–86 victory at [[Madison Square Garden]]. Miller made several long 3-pointers during the quarter and engaged in an animated discussion of his ongoing performance with noted Knicks fan [[Spike Lee]], who was, as always, seated courtside. The win gave the Pacers a 3–2 series lead over the heavily favored Knicks, but they lost the next two games and the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1994-nba-eastern-conference-finals-pacers-vs-knicks.html|title=1994 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Pacers vs. Knicks|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121160450/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1994-nba-eastern-conference-finals-pacers-vs-knicks.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[File:Spike Lee 1.jpg|alt=|thumb|upright|Miller's public feud with film director [[Spike Lee]] generated controversy for several years in the NBA playoffs.]]

===="Eight points in nine seconds"====
On May 7, 1995, Miller scored eight unanswered points in 8.9 seconds in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the [[1994–95 New York Knicks season|Knicks]], leading the Pacers to a 107–105 victory.<ref name="NBAEightNine">{{cite web|author=Wheat Hotchkiss|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/i-almost-fell-over-oral-history-reggie-miller-8-points-9-seconds#:~:text=On%20May%207%2C%201995%2C%20Reggie,of%20the%20Eastern%20Conference%20Semifinals.|title="I Almost Fell Over": An Oral History of Reggie Miller's 8 Points in 9 Seconds|work=[[NBA.com]]|date=May 7, 2020|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=January 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110013957/https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/i-almost-fell-over-oral-history-reggie-miller-8-points-9-seconds#:~:text=On%20May%207%2C%201995%2C%20Reggie,of%20the%20Eastern%20Conference%20Semifinals.|url-status=live}}</ref> With 18.7 seconds remaining and the Pacers trailing 105–99, Miller took the inbound pass from [[Mark Jackson (basketball)|Mark Jackson]], made a 3-pointer, stole the inbound pass from [[Anthony Mason (basketball)|Anthony Mason]], dribbled back behind the arc and tied the game with another 3, stunning the crowd at Madison Square Garden.<ref name="NBAEightNine"/> On the ensuing possession, Knicks guard [[John Starks (basketball)|John Starks]] was fouled by [[Sam Mitchell (basketball)|Sam Mitchell]]. Starks missed both free throws, and although [[Patrick Ewing]] managed to get the offensive rebound, his shot was just a bit long and hit the back rim.<ref name="NBAEightNine"/> Miller got the rebound and was fouled with 7.5 seconds left. He made both free throws. Trailing by 2, New York had one last chance to win the game but failed to get a shot off, giving the Pacers a shocking 1–0 lead in the best-of-seven series.<ref name="NBAEightNine"/>

The Pacers outlasted the Knicks in seven games before losing to the [[1994–95 Orlando Magic season|Orlando Magic]] in the Conference Finals in seven games, just like the previous year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1995-nba-eastern-conference-finals-pacers-vs-magic.html|title=1995 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Pacers vs. Magic|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221121114643/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1995-nba-eastern-conference-finals-pacers-vs-magic.html|url-status=live}}</ref> 

Near the end of the [[1995–96 NBA season|1996 season]], Miller fell to the floor and suffered an eye injury, leaving him unable to play in the playoffs until Game 5 of the first round against the [[1995–96 Atlanta Hawks season|Atlanta Hawks]], where he wore goggles until the Pacers were eliminated.<ref name="top100">{{cite web| last =Weinberg| first =Rick| title =90: Reggie Miller scores 8 points in 11 seconds| work =ESPN.com| date =June 9, 2004| url =https://www.espn.com/espn/espn25/story?page=moments/90| access-date =December 6, 2007| archive-date =March 13, 2007| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20070313003051/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/espn25/story?page=moments/90| url-status =live}}</ref> Around this time, Miller hosted a talk show on [[WTHR]] called ''The Reggie Miller Show''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HuoCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA14 |title=Indianapolis Monthly – Google Books |date= March 1996|access-date=May 9, 2015}}</ref> 

After missing the playoffs in the [[1996–97 NBA season|1997 season]], the Pacers returned to the postseason in [[1997–98 NBA season|1998]]. They defeated the [[1997–98 Cleveland Cavaliers season|Cleveland Cavaliers]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1998-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-cavaliers-vs-pacers.html|title=1998 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Cavaliers vs. Pacers|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122135117/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1998-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-cavaliers-vs-pacers.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[1997–98 New York Knicks season|Knicks]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1998-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-knicks-vs-pacers.html|title=1998 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Knicks vs. Pacers|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122135120/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1998-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-knicks-vs-pacers.html|url-status=live}}</ref> en route to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they faced [[Michael Jordan]] and the defending champion [[1997–98 Chicago Bulls season|Bulls]]. On May 25, 1998, the Pacers trailed [[Chicago Bulls|Chicago]] 2–1 in the series and were behind 94–93 in Game 4 at home in [[Market Square Arena]] with 2.9 seconds left. Miller got free from [[Michael Jordan|Jordan]], caught the inbound pass from [[Derrick McKey]], turned and made a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds to go. The Pacers eventually pushed the series to [[List of NBA game sevens|Game 7]] in Chicago, where the Pacers led in the fourth quarter before fading in the final two minutes. The Bulls won 88–83<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1998-nba-eastern-conference-finals-pacers-vs-bulls.html|title=1998 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Pacers vs. Bulls|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204032935/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1998-nba-eastern-conference-finals-pacers-vs-bulls.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and went on to win their sixth and final championship of the Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen era.

With Jordan retired, Miller and the Pacers were considered a favorite in the East heading into the lockout-shortened [[1998–99 NBA season|1999 season]]. After earning the No. 2 seed in the East, the Pacers once again met the [[1998–99 New York Knicks season|Knicks]] in the Eastern Conference Finals, where the eighth-seeded Knicks upset the Pacers in six games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1999-nba-eastern-conference-finals-knicks-vs-pacers.html|title=1999 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Knicks vs. Pacers|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=August 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811140444/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1999-nba-eastern-conference-finals-knicks-vs-pacers.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the decisive sixth game, Miller had one of the worst performances of his career, scoring just eight points on 3-of-18 shooting from the field. He missed all but one of his eight 3-point attempts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199906110NYK.html|title=Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Box Score, June 11, 1999|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122140847/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199906110NYK.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

====NBA Finals appearance====
[[File:Reggie2 2 work.tif|thumb|upright|Miller (right) taking a shot during Game 5 of the 2000 NBA Finals.]]
In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the [[1999–2000 Philadelphia 76ers season|Philadelphia 76ers]] on May 6, 2000, Miller and teammate [[Jalen Rose]] each scored 40 points, becoming the highest-scoring pair of teammates in playoff history, in the Pacers' 108–91 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005060IND.html|title=Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers Box Score, May 6, 2000|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122142243/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005060IND.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The Pacers won that series 4–2 and returned to the Eastern Conference Finals for the fifth time in seven years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-76ers-vs-pacers.html|title=2000 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals 76ers vs. Pacers|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=October 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026124121/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-76ers-vs-pacers.html|url-status=live}}</ref> This time they finally broke through, defeating the rival [[1999–2000 New York Knicks season|Knicks]] 4–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-finals-knicks-vs-pacers.html|title=2000 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Knicks vs. Pacers|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122142243/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-finals-knicks-vs-pacers.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Game 6 at [[Madison Square Garden]] on June 2, 2000, was sealed by Miller's 34 points, with 17 coming in the fourth quarter to help Indiana clinch the series with a 93–80 victory over the Knicks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200006020NYK.html|title=Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Box Score, June 2, 2000|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122142244/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200006020NYK.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Pacers advanced to the [[2000 NBA Finals|NBA Finals]] for the first and only time in franchise history, facing the [[1999–2000 Los Angeles Lakers season|Los Angeles Lakers]] led by [[Shaquille O'Neal]] and [[Kobe Bryant]]. The Pacers lost the series 4–2 as Miller averaged 24.3 points per game for the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-finals-pacers-vs-lakers.html|title=2000 NBA Finals Pacers vs. Lakers|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=April 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200424075240/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-finals-pacers-vs-lakers.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Later career and retirement (2000–2005)===
The Pacers struggled the next year, falling to the 8th seed in the East. In Game 1 of the First Round of the playoffs against the 76ers, Miller hit the game-winning three with 2.9 seconds left to secure a 79–78 victory. The eventual Eastern Conference champion 76ers took the next three games to give the Pacers a quick exit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2001-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-pacers-vs-76ers.html|title=2001 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Pacers vs. 76ers|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204000534/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2001-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-pacers-vs-76ers.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2002, Miller almost single-handedly eliminated the top seed and eventual Eastern Conference Champion [[2001–02 New Jersey Nets season|New Jersey Nets]] in the fifth and final game of the first round of the playoffs. After New Jersey's [[Richard Jefferson]] missed two free throws, Miller sent the game into overtime by banking in a {{convert|40|ft|m|adj=on}} three-pointer at the buzzer. With the Pacers down by two points in the final seconds of the first overtime, Miller drove into the lane and dunked over three Nets defenders to send the game into a second overtime. The Pacers lost to the Nets 120–109, but Miller burnished his record as a [[clutch (sports)|clutch performer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=220502017|title=Nets survive two OTs for second series win|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=May 2, 2002|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=February 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203200057/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=220502017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In the twilight of his career, Miller deferred team leadership to All-Star teammate [[Jermaine O'Neal]], who urged his teammates to "win one [a championship] for 'Uncle Reg'". While Miller was no longer the team's leading scorer, he remained a go-to player in crunch time. O'Neal demonstrated his respect for Miller on January 4, 2005, when he scored 55 points against the [[2004–05 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee Bucks]] and then left the game with 1:43 remaining to preserve Miller's 57-point record.<ref name="jermaine55">{{cite web
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In 2005, following the lengthy suspensions of star teammates O'Neal, [[Stephen Jackson]], and [[Ron Artest]] for a [[Pacers–Pistons brawl|brawl with fans in Detroit]], Miller averaged nearly 20 points per game for stretches of the season. He scored 39 points against the [[2004–05 Los Angeles Lakers season|Los Angeles Lakers]] on March 18 at the age of 39.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200503180IND.html|title=Los Angeles Lakers at Indiana Pacers Box Score, March 18, 2005|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123084529/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200503180IND.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In January, Miller angrily shot down rumors that he would retire at the end of the season, saying that if he did decide to retire, he would announce it through his sister [[Cheryl Miller|Cheryl]]. On February 10, Cheryl, now a sideline reporter for [[Turner Network Television|TNT]], reported that her brother had told her the previous day that he would indeed retire.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wthr.com/article/sports/reggie-miller-to-retire-at-end-of-season/531-8a7c05ff-d848-42f4-93a0-e0498d28446a|title=Reggie Miller to retire at end of season|publisher=[[WTHR]]|date=February 11, 2005|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=January 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130164117/https://www.wthr.com/article/sports/reggie-miller-to-retire-at-end-of-season/531-8a7c05ff-d848-42f4-93a0-e0498d28446a|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Conrad Brunner|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/050211_reggie.html|title=Reggie Says "I Just Believe It's Time"|work=[[NBA.com]]|date=February 11, 2005|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=February 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208224216/https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/050211_reggie.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Reggie Miller Indianapolis 500-2.jpg|alt=|thumb|right|Miller, before waving the [[green flag (motorsport)|green flag]] at the [[2005 Indianapolis 500]], days after his final game with the Pacers]]
On April 11, in a game against the [[2004–05 Toronto Raptors season|Toronto Raptors]], Miller passed [[Jerry West]] to move into 12th on the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]'s all-time scoring list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/2005/4/12/19886741/miller-passes-west-in-pacers-win|title=Miller passes West in Pacers win|publisher=[[Deseret News]]|date=April 12, 2005|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123084528/https://www.deseret.com/2005/4/12/19886741/miller-passes-west-in-pacers-win|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200504110TOR.html|title=Indiana Pacers at Toronto Raptors Box Score, April 11, 2005|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123084529/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200504110TOR.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Miller's last game was on May 19, 2005, at [[Conseco Fieldhouse]], when the Pacers lost 88–79 to the [[2004–05 Detroit Pistons season|Detroit Pistons]] in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, ending the series 4–2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2005-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-pacers-vs-pistons.html|title=2005 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Pacers vs. Pistons|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331212856/https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2005-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-pacers-vs-pistons.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the game, Miller led the Pacers with 27 points, making 11 out of 16 field goals including four of eight three-pointers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200505190IND.html|title=Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers Box Score, May 19, 2005|publisher=[[Basketball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=November 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123085926/https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200505190IND.html|url-status=live}}</ref> When he was taken out with 15.7 seconds to play, the [[Indianapolis]] crowd gave him a final standing ovation. Then-Pistons coach (and former Pacers coach) [[Larry Brown (basketball)|Larry Brown]] called an additional timeout during which the Pistons players joined in the ovation, a moment which provided closure to Miller's career and to a season that had been overshadowed by the [[Pacers–Pistons brawl|brawl]] between the two teams.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Montieth|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/reggie-conquered-age-old-challenge|title=Reggie Conquered an Age-Old Challenge|work=[[NBA.com]]|date=August 24, 2015|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=February 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213024200/https://www.nba.com/pacers/reggie-conquered-age-old-challenge|url-status=live}}</ref> This won the 2005 [[Best Moment ESPY Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.sg/espn/news/story?id=2107357|title=Winners at the 13th annual ESPY Awards|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=July 13, 2005|access-date=January 29, 2021|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204020004/https://www.espn.com.sg/espn/news/story?id=2107357|url-status=live}}</ref>

Over his 18-year NBA career, Miller made over $105 million in salary, playing in 1,389 games for the Pacers.<ref name=b-r.com/> He is one of seven NBA players who spent an entire career of 18 or more seasons [[List of NBA players who have spent their entire career with one franchise|with a single franchise]]. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Miller is one of only nine players to join the [[50–40–90 club]] and has made 2,560 3-pointers in his career, which was an [[NBA regular season records|NBA record]] at the time of his retirement. His record was later broken by [[Ray Allen]], who was later surpassed by [[Stephen Curry]].<ref name=b-r.com>{{cite web |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/millere01.html |title=Reggie Miller NBA & ABA Statistics |publisher=Basketball-Reference.com |access-date=March 25, 2011 |archive-date=February 10, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210003412/http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/millere01.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> To commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary ''[[The Athletic]]'' ranked their top 75 players of all time, and named Miller as the 47th greatest player in NBA history.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://theathletic.com/2989851/2021/12/09/nba-75-at-no-47-reggie-millers-battles-in-the-family-driveway-forged-his-unique-style-and-ability-to-step-up-in-the-clutch/|title=NBA 75: At No. 47, Reggie Miller's battles in the family driveway forged his unique style and ability to step up in the clutch|first=Bob|last=Kravitz|website=The Athletic|access-date=March 7, 2023|archive-date=March 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307225106/https://theathletic.com/2989851/2021/12/09/nba-75-at-no-47-reggie-millers-battles-in-the-family-driveway-forged-his-unique-style-and-ability-to-step-up-in-the-clutch/|url-status=live}}</ref>