The fact that Miller had never donated NBA championship title to the Pacers may be the only flaw in his career. Still, Miller never been and will always be a figure who is loved by the fans, especially on loyalty to the team for 18 years. Interestingly, the presence of Miller in the Pacers team was initially rejected by the fans. In the 1987 NBA draft, selected by the Pacers Miller came on as a rookie. This is contrary to the will fans be expecting Steve Alford, a native son born in Indiana, drawn by the Pacers.
Pacers general manager at the time, Donnie Walsh, was criticized. Even Miller himself often booed and yelled "BOOO" in the middle of the field. However, with Miller immediately distort the conditions with great performance, so that once the fans love him instead. Miller was able to bring the Pacers to the playoffs 15 times, including a finalist NBA in 2000.In addition, Miller is known as a basketball player with tremendous shooting ability. He is good at three pointer. It ranks as the second highest scorer in the history of three-point, under Ray Allen (2,973 points) to notch a total of 2,560 points. What makes him good at doing a three-pointer?
"As a kid, I always try to shoot the ball from a distance as far as possible from the basket. Because no matter how much I try to do a drive against my sister, then I always he blocks shots," Miller story. Yes, Miller does have a brother who is a former basketball player reliably woman named Cheryl Miller. Miller acknowledged, the older brother was one of the toughest rivals in playing basketball.Miller also had a terrific memory during the still actively playing in the NBA. Precisely on May 7, 1995, when the Pacers come to the headquarters of the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals game 1. Miller became a lifesaver when the Pacers beat the Knicks with a thin score 107-105. In the final minutes ahead of the game was over, he made history by scoring eight points in the period just 9 seconds.
Six points gained from two three-point shots, while the rest is printed on two free throw shots. Unbelievable!
When asked if it was his best moment during the costumed Pacers, he answered no. "There is no happier than ran out of the tunnel to warm up before the game started, then heard the roar of the audience that they are the loyal fans Pacers. It was really the best moment for me," said Miller, whose jersey number 31, his retired by Pacers.Well, not so wonder not if Pacers fans so love Miller? Happy Birthday, Legend!
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