Reggie Miller Research Papers

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G- Reggie Miller: 1987-2005 From his first game in 1987 to his final game in 2005, Reggie Miller was the face of the Indiana Pacers. His gritty on court demeanor and “never give up” mentality perfectly symbolized the toughness and resilience of the Pacers’ teams he was apart of. He’s the team’s all-time leader in games played, minutes played, points scored, three point field goals made, free throws made, assists, and steals. During his time in Indiana, Miller established himself as one of the deadliest three point shooters of all-time. At the time of his retirement in 2005, Miller was the NBA’s all-time leader in three point field goals made. From 1987 to 2002, Miller finished in the top ten of total three point shots made, finishing first …show more content…

He was a tenacious defender and terrific slasher. He was terrific at driving to the basket and finding open teammates. Miller appeared on the All-NBA Third Team three times and played in five All-Star games. From 1989 to 2005 Miller’s Pacers made the playoffs in every season, reaching the NBA finals in 2000. Since joining the NBA in 1976, Miller has been the franchise’s best player. G- Mark Jackson: 1994-1996, 1997-2000 Mark Jackson spent six of his 17 seasons with the Pacers. During his time in Indiana, Jackson thrived as a passer, leading the team in assists. His ability to find open teammates and pass out of double teams greatly benefited his prolific scoring teammate Reggie Miller. The Pacers appeared in the Playoffs in all six of Jackson’s seasons with the team, reaching the finals in his last season with the team in 2000. Like Miller, Jackson had a tough on-court demeanor, which perfectly captured the Midwest mentality of the city of Indiana. F- Paul George: 2010-Present In six short seasons, Paul George has established himself as one of the best Pacers of all time. Other than the 2014-2015 season, in which he played in only six games, George has consistently improved his game- exceeding the expectations that were bestowed upon him after being drafted in