“This is why I can’t stand Knicks” - Pacers legend Reggie Miller once slammed New York with “front-runner” claim
Reggie Miller is renowned for two things: his impeccable shooting and his intense rivalry with the New York Knicks. With the Knicks advancing to the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, a flashback to Miller's greatest hits against New York is definitely in order.
After Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers legend appeared on "The Mark Jackson Show," where he opened up on his dislike towards the Knicks.
"This is why I can't stand the Knicks," Miller said. "They're front-runners, right? They think they're God's gift to basketball."
The Hall of Famer then recounted two notable things that happened when he was working the commentary booth during the Pacers-Knicks series last year. Firstly, the Madison Square Garden crowd broke out into chants of "F*** you, Reggie" during a Knicks home game.
Then, shortly after these chants echoed throughout the arena, Josh Hart approached Miller courtside to playfully remind him that the entire venue was cussing him out.
"Where gasoline was poured on it was when Josh came over to me," Miller relayed. "Why am I being dragged into this series? I'm here to work!"
Though Hart came with the "gasoline," a fire has long been burning within Miller when it comes to the Knicks franchise. From 1993 to 2000, the Miller-led Pacers faced the Knicks six times in the playoffs, winning three times each.
Miller famously threw up the choke sign at renowned Knicks fan Spike Lee during Game 5 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals.
Reggie Miller reacts to Knicks fan who allegedly urinated on his Indianapolis mural
As if to underscore the intense rivalry between the Knicks and the Pacers, a Knicks fan allegedly urinated on a Reggie Miller mural located in Indianapolis.
Miller took a dig at the fan before giving a shoutout to the Indiana-based artist who created the mural.
"Lots of IDIOTS in this world @pamelablissart512," Miller posted on Instagram. "Just know your work is beloved worldwide."
The bad blood between the two Eastern Conference franchises could once again come to a head as Game 1 takes place on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, with Miller on the call.