The Dominance of Reggie Miller Reggie Miller has proven himself to be not only one of the best Pacer’s of all time, but one of the best shooters in the history of the National Basketball Association. Miller played in the NBA for eighteen seasons. He is also arguably the best player to ever play on the Indiana Pacers. Miller is easily one of the greatest and purest shooters to ever play the game. Reggie Miller is undeniably one of the most dominant players to ever play, due to his uncanny ability to dismantle the confidence of any player that he has ever faced, his ability to hit shots under pressure, and his loyalty to his franchise.
Reggie Miller is known for many things, but he is most known for his ability to dismantle the confidence
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Throughout the entire game, Miller had made multiple personal comments to Michael Jordan, but the real blow came late in the third quarter when Miller took a hard shove at the all time greatest. Not only did he anger Jordan, he also got Jordan to throw a blow at the face of the trash talk champ.Larry Bird was also a superstar that felt the dominance of Reggie Miller’s trash talk. On multiple different occasions, the two Hall of Famers got into physical and verbal altercations. Michael Jordan and Larry Bird are not the only Hall of Famers that Miller fought with. Late in Miller’s career, he got into a physical altercation with the younger star, Kobe Bryant. Although neither Bryant or Miller would say what started the altercation, they both agreed that Miller took the trash talking to a non-basketball subject. Not only would Miller talk trash to the other players, but he would also talk trash to the other team’s fans. It was anything but abnormal for Reggie Miller to signal to the opposing fans, but his most famous trash talking moment was his verbal altercation with Spike Lee. Spike Lee is a …show more content…
Miller was drafted into the NBA on June 22, 1987 in New York City. With the 11th pick of the 87’ draft, the Indiana Pacers selected Reggie Miller. Pacer’s fans at the draft were so upset about the pick that they booed Miller as he was walking to the stage. This was because Indiana fans wanted the franchise to select New Castle native, Steve Alford. Luckily for Pacers fans, Miller strives for being hated. Listening to people boo him puts a fire behind his eyes. Miller had a good first season with the Pacers and earned the respect of the fans. The next season, Miller increased his average points per game by 6 points. Miller’s third season in the NBA, he average 24 points per game and received his first NBA all star game invite. At this point in his career, Miller earned the spot as the Pacers’ star player. Fifteen years later, Reggie Miller announced his retirement from the league. Miller played a total of 18 seasons in the NBA, all of which were with the Pacers. Miller says that only once in his career did he ponder with leaving Indiana. Miller also goes on to say that he never really thought about, and that he was just battling depression. Miller was battling depression due to his brand new house being burnt down by an arsonist. George Irvine, whom was a coach of the Pacers, stated that “ Reggie was extremely loyal to the people of Indiana and turned into the small town guy that most people are
Bob Knight began his coaching career at Cuyahoga Falls (Ohio) High School where he was at for one year, then accepted an assistant coaching position at Army in 1963. Two years later he was named the head coach at the relatively young age of 24. In six seasons at West Point, Knight won 102 games, and coached future Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski. Knight then headed to Indiana University in 1971. Knight immediately endeared himself to the basketball-mad state of Indiana with his disciplined approach to the game. Educated in military history, Knight was given the nickname "The General" by former University of Detroit and Detroit Pistons coach-turned-broadcaster Dick Vitale. Within two years, Knight turned a mediocre team into a Big Ten Conference powerhouse. Indiana reached the Final Four in 1973, losing to UCLA. In 1975 the Indiana Hoosiers were undefeated and the number one team in the nation, when leading scorer and All-American Scott May, the father of former North Carolina star and current Charlotte Bobcats player Sean May, broke his arm during the Hoosiers' historic defeat of arch-rival Purdue on Purdue's home court.
He was also selected to be an NBA all-star as he averaged 30 to 40 points per game. While when it came to Michael’s second year in the NBA he broke his foot early in the season and was forced to sit out. While having his year off from the game, he decided to go back to school to finish his final year of college. His 3rd year wasn’t all so great either as the Bulls had another losing season, but they still made it to the playoffs. Michael would also score 63 points to set an NBA playoffs record. As the 1989 season approached the Bulls had plenty of players to help Michael on the court. The Bulls would lose in the second round of the playoffs, though to an eastern powerhouse in the Detroit Pistons. As for the next three seasons, the Bulls would lose to the Pistons in the playoffs. The pistons had a great plan to keep Michael from being a terror on the court by something called the “Jordan Rules.” The Jordan Rules invented by the Pistons meant to rough him up or play him tough. Michael was pushed around by the Pistons because he wasn’t very hefty. While in the 1991 and 92 season the Bulls blew by the league not even the Pistons could stop them as the Bulls would go back to back beating the Suns and the Trail Blazers. While in between the two seasons Michael and many other star NBA players took place in the 1992 Olympics the team later became known as the NBA Dream Team. There was no chance of anyone
Pete Maravich was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His spectacular moves and awesome footwork helped him to get better everyday. His incredible passes and being able to control the court caused his teammates to like him even more. “His playground moves, circus shots, and hotdog passes were considered outrageous during his era” (NBA Encyclopedia Playoff Edition). His love for basketball was instilled by his father Peter “Press” Maravich.
Everybody had high expectations about him, they were seeing in him a new leader, a new beginning for the Pistons. He didn’t prove anybody wrong. He started at the 1995 all-star game after becoming the first rookie ever to lead all players in fan voting. Along with Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks, were co-voted as the Rookie Players of the Year. In the next four seasons, he started in all all-star games and averaged 23.2 Points Per Game, 7.6 Rebounds Per Game and 6.7 Assist Per Game.
Drummond, unlike many people at the time, possesses the ability to put himself in another man’s shoes and understand their perspective when everyone else
In the movie 42 there were many uncalled for altercations. People booed Robinson when he entered the field. Snarky comments were made by everyone around the country. One of the worst altercations portrayed in this movie was when Ben Chapman, the Phillies manager attacked Jackie. Chapman vigorously
Melvin Archie Jr. was born on 05/13/1948, in Canton, Mississippi, to Melvin and Lillie Mae Archie. Melvin's parents were married for twenty years before they divorced. Melvin and Lillie Mae had 2 children together. They are Melvin Archie Jr, age 67 and lives in St. Louis, Missouri and Nancy Archie, who passed away in 1994 of throat cancer, she was 44 years old. Melvin has 3 paternal half-brothers but he doesn't have a relationship with them other than limited Facebook contact. He attributes this to the large age gap. He stated that they live in Centralia, Illinois. Both of Melvin's parents worked outside of the home. His father was an oiler repairman for Missouri Portland Cement Company and his mother was a cook at a family owned restaurant
Have you ever had big dreams of playing football or baseball for the National Football League or Major League Baseball? Many young kids have this dream but not many attain their dreams. Vincent Edward Jackson better known as Bo Jackson is one of the few men who achieved the goal of getting to play not only one, but both of those sports at the same time. He was born on November 30, 1962 in Bessemer, Alabama. Bo is the son of A.D. Adams and Florence Bond. Bo was one of 10 children in the family. He graduated from McAdory High School and attended Auburn University. Bo Jackson is a phenomenal multi-sport athlete participating in three sports while attending college and two in the professional leagues. Bo was a running back with the Auburn Tigers
Among of vast history and accomplishments, the name Sam Houston will appear. Sam Houston was a man of great achievements. All the way from being a people person, to the battlefield, Houston was loved by many. Fighting in battles, being a government figure, and friend to many, Sam Houston will be remembered. Sam Houston was and will continue to be a man of history.
Jerry Rice has won an MVP trophy with the San Francisco 49ers and he’s one of the greatest wide receivers in the world. Operation Desert Storm happened during August 2, 1990 to February, 1991. Jerry Rice was Playing for the 49ers during the 1990’s. Jerry Rice had to do hard work in his early life. Jerry Rice has won three Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers.
Michael Jordan, in his prime, was thought of as one of the greatest basketball champions of all time. A shooting guard, standing at six-six, Jordan was able to out play anyone in his position. He started his career at the University of North Carolina, where he helped his team win a national championship. He then was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1984-85 season. While playing for the Bulls, Jordan received many awards such as, MVP, five championships, Olympic gold medals, slam dunk contests, and many more defensive and offensive awards. Jordan simply dominated the nineties and left the game as a NBA Finals winner in 1998.
For many years Michael Jordan has been seen as one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. Michael Jordan was first drafted into the NBA by the Chicago Bulls as the third pick in the first round of the NBA draft of 1984, after finishing his college career at the University of North Carolina. Michael Jordan has been known for his high flying and stylish dunks ever since he first stepped into the basketball scene, but there is more to Michael Jordan than his ability to dunk.
“Maybe this guy is god disguised as Michael Jordan” (Michael Jordan). Michael Jordan is clearly the best basketball player to have ever set foot on a basketball court as Larry Bird put it jokingly. He wasn’t the perfect basketball player but he was good enough to surpass the rest of the league as a whole. Because of his superior skills and incomprehensible work ethic, he can be considered an outlier. There is no other player that has accomplished as much as Jordan and will probably never see something like it again.
First, we will celebrate LeBron James’s accomplishments in the NBA. There are over 400 players in the NBA. These players are on the battlefield, fighting day after day because they all know only one can become the Most Valuable Player. LeBron James rose above all, claiming the MVP award, not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 times. Not only is LeBron James an MVP, but he is also a 13-time All-Star player. LeBron James garnered enough votes from the fans, the players, and the media to become an All-Star like a presidential candidate getting enough votes from the voters to become the President.
Robert Burns was a man who was well respected during his time. His songs, his poetry, and other writings was one of the most influential to present the country of Scotland during that time. Burns leff a great legacy passionate poetry that is remained sung and perform to this day. Not only his poems and his song were cherish, but also for his character.