Heal up together in Cancun: Reggie Miller trolls Knicks while referencing Josh Hart's 'f**k you' taunt from Game 2
The New York Knicks fell short in their Game 7 playoff clash against the Indiana Pacers at home on Sunday afternoon. Former Pacers standout-turned-TNT game analyst Reggie Miller had plenty to share about his ex-team's decisive triumph.
While Miller's playing days against the Knicks might not have concluded with a fairytale ending, Sunday's victory provided a taste of redemption as his Pacers staged a remarkable comeback in the series, propelling them past New York and into the Eastern Conference Finals.
Reggie Miller exclaimed on Instagram, reflecting on a moment with Knicks' standout Josh Hart during his commentary in Game 2 of the series.
“When the series changed!!! Jalen Brunson, you are a true BALLER, been the best player in these playoffs, but you and your boys can all heal up together on some beautiful beaches in Cancun, please enjoy!!”
Reggie Miller's rivalry with New York Knicks
Miller's longstanding rivalry with the Knicks traces back to his days on the court, highlighted by his iconic "choke pose" during Game 5 of the 1995 Eastern Conference finals. After a remarkable fourth-quarter performance, where he notched 25 points, Miller's gesture solidified the Pacers' 3-2 series lead against New York.
Famously, this statement would later haunt Miller, as the Knicks ultimately clinched the series in seven games, securing their spot in the NBA Finals against the Houston Rockets.
What happened between Reggie Miller and Josh Hart?
Miller's reference to Hart stems from an incident during the game when Knicks fans expressed their discontent with Miller being on the call for Game 2. Hart approached Miller and relayed what the vocal fans in attendance were unmistakably chanting at him.
“I don’t know if you heard, but I think they’re saying, ‘**** you,"
Miller certainly appeared to have the last chuckle in this exchange with Josh Hart. The only scenario that might have made it sweeter for him would have been if he had been calling the game himself. However, he and TNT were tasked with covering the Game 7 showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night instead.
For Knicks fans, there's a lingering feeling of an asterisk attached to this series. The team grappled with notable injuries to key players like Mitchell Robinson, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart, which undeniably influenced the outcome. Julius Randle's injury prior to the postseason kickoff, or the absence of Jalen Brunson in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game due to a fractured hand also had a big impact.