Reggie Miller's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Reggie Miller.

Reggie Miller, an American former professional basketball player, spent his entire 18-year NBA career with the Indiana Pacers. Celebrated as one of the NBA's premier shooters, he excelled at three-point shooting, especially in high-pressure moments, earning the moniker 'Knick Killer' due to his clutch performances against the New York Knicks. Miller was a five-time All-Star, a 2012 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, and a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

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

1984: NIT Championship

In the 1984-85 NCAA season, Reggie Miller helped the UCLA Bruins to an NIT championship, marking an early achievement in his college career.

1986: 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 1986, during Miller's senior season (1986-87), he was an All-Pac-10 selection for the second straight year. His achievements helped the Bruins secure a Pacific-10 regular-season championship and the first Pac-10 tournament championship.

February 28, 1987: Record-Breaking Performance Against Louisville

On February 28, 1987, Reggie Miller scored 33 points in the second half against defending national champion Louisville and Pervis Ellison, setting a school record.

November 28, 1992: Career-High 57 Points

On November 28, 1992, Reggie Miller scored a career-high 57 points against the Charlotte Hornets, setting a Pacers NBA franchise record that still stands today. The final score was 134-122.

1994: FIBA World Championship Gold Medal

In 1994, Reggie Miller was a member of the US national team that won the FIBA World Championship, where he averaged 17.1 points and was the second-leading scorer behind Shaquille O'Neal.

May 7, 1995: 8.9 Seconds Game Winner

On May 7, 1995, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks, Reggie Miller scored eight points in 8.9 seconds, including two 3-pointers and two free throws, to lead the Pacers to a 107-105 victory. He capitalized on missed free throws by John Starks and secured the win after stealing an inbound pass.

1996: Olympic Gold Medal

In 1996, Reggie Miller was a member of the Olympic men's basketball team that won a gold medal, averaging 11.4 points and starting in 5 of the 8 games.

May 25, 1998: Game-Winning Shot Against Bulls

On May 25, 1998, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Chicago Bulls, Reggie Miller hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, securing a 96-94 victory for the Pacers. He got free from Michael Jordan to make the shot.

May 6, 2000: 40-Point Game with Jalen Rose

On May 6, 2000, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers, Reggie Miller and teammate Jalen Rose each scored 40 points, becoming the highest-scoring teammate pair in playoff history, leading the Pacers to a 108-91 victory.

June 2, 2000: Eastern Conference Finals Victory

On June 2, 2000, Reggie Miller scored 34 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the New York Knicks 93-80 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, securing their spot in the NBA Finals.

May 19, 2005: Final Game and Ovation

On May 19, 2005, Reggie Miller played his last game at Conseco Fieldhouse, leading the Pacers with 27 points in a loss to the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He received a standing ovation from the crowd and the Pistons players, marking the end of his career. This won the 2005 Best Moment ESPY Award.

March 30, 2006: Number 31 Retired

On March 30, 2006, Reggie Miller's number 31 was retired at halftime during a ceremony at Conseco Fieldhouse.

2006: Jersey Retirement

In 2006, the Indiana Pacers retired Reggie Miller's No. 31 jersey, honoring his contributions to the team.

2009: UCLA Records

As of 2009, Reggie Miller still held the UCLA single-season records for the most league points, the highest league scoring average, and the most free throws.