Childhood and Education Journey of Reggie Miller in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 25, 2026

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Reggie Miller. From birth to education, explore key events.

Reggie Miller, an American former professional basketball player, spent his entire 18-year NBA career with the Indiana Pacers. He is celebrated as one of the NBA's premier shooters, especially known for his clutch three-point shots, particularly against the New York Knicks, earning him the moniker "Knick Killer." A five-time All-Star, Miller was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 and named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

August 24, 1965: Reggie Miller's Birth

On August 24, 1965, Reginald Wayne Miller, later known as Reggie Miller, was born. He would become a professional basketball player.

1984: Sister Cheryl Wins Gold Medal

In 1984, Reggie Miller's sister Cheryl was a member of the U.S. gold medal-winning Olympic basketball team, an early inspiration in his life.

1984: NIT Championship

In 1984-85 NCAA season, Reggie Miller helped the UCLA Bruins to an NIT championship, which showcased his early basketball talent.

1986: Earned All-American honors

In 1986, Reggie Miller earned third-team All-American honors as a junior while playing college basketball for the UCLA Bruins.

1986: All-Pac-10 Selection

In the 1986-87 season, Reggie Miller was an All-Pac-10 selection for the second straight year. He also led the Bruins to a Pacific-10 regular-season championship and the first Pac-10 tournament championship.

1987: Final College Game

In 1987, Reggie Miller's final game was a loss in the second round of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament to Wyoming. He finished second in all-time scoring at UCLA.

1996: Eye Injury and Talk Show

Near the end of the 1996 season, Reggie Miller suffered an eye injury, affecting his playoff performance. Around this time, he also hosted a talk show on WTHR called "The Reggie Miller Show".

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2005: Indianapolis 500 Grand Marshal

In 2005, Reggie Miller served as the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade Grand Marshal. He waved the green flag to start the race.

2005: Rumors of Retirement

In 2005, Reggie Miller shot down rumors of retirement, but later confirmed through his sister Cheryl that he would retire at the end of the season.

2010: Inducted into Pac-12 Conference Hall of Honor

In 2010, Reggie Miller was inducted into the Pac-12 Conference Hall of Honor, recognizing his contributions to the conference.

2013: UCLA Retired Number 31

In 2013, UCLA retired Reggie Miller's No. 31 jersey, solidifying his legacy at the university.

2018: Comedy Role in Uncle Drew

In 2018, after his retirement, Reggie Miller appeared in a comedy role in Uncle Drew, and also appeared in the seventeenth season of Hell's Kitchen as one of the guest celebrity athletes.

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