From the No. 11 show counterattack to New York s public enemy, a historical three-point shooter, a grudge with a thorny shooter

In NBA history, Reggie Miller is a unique existence - he used accurate three-pointers to tear the opponent's defense, used endless trash words to provoke the opponent's nerves, and used controversial actions such as "throat lock" and "pushing people to kill" to make himself the most topical "villain" in the league. From a "Forrest Gump-style" boy who walked with assistive devices in his childhood to a "public enemy" in New York fans' mouths, his career is a passionate legend written with shooting skills, confrontation and controversy.

Miller's childhood is very similar to the protagonist in "Forrest Gump": due to his hip deformity, he must wear an auxiliary device to walk. The doctor once asserted that he could not get out of the wheelchair. But basketball became his redemption - in order to avoid the blocking of his sister Cheryl, who is better than him, he was forced to practice his super-far shooting skills. No one expected that this "life-saving method" would become a killer move in the future in the NBA. After entering the NBA, Miller's shooting talent exploded quickly: in the 1990s, his three-point shooting percentage soared to 40% in the second season, and he quickly settled into the Pacers' core. He is not only able to shoot, but also dares to fight - from physical collision to verbal confrontation, he is never a "meek shooter", but a "stadium fighter" with a thorn.

Miller's "crazy" has been revealed since his rookie year: he dared to speak out at Jordan as soon as he entered the league, but he was slapped hard in the face by Jordan with a single game of 40 points, but he did not restrain himself at all. In 1993, the Pacers played against the Bulls, and the conflict between Miller and Jordan escalated: from trash talk to constant small movements, he deliberately crashed into Jordan, completely igniting the war. The two fought on the spot, and Miller was finally expelled, and Jordan also rarely received a ban. This battle allowed the league to see his ruthlessness of "not afraid of hardness".

The most classic showdown is the 1998 Eastern Conference Final: In the last 2.9 seconds, Miller pushed Jordan away and made a difficult three-pointer to a sure-fire final. Many years later, he admitted frankly that "the ball was fouled", but Jordan's response was generous: "The referee didn't brag, it was a good ball." Even at Miller's Hall of Fame ceremony, he joked to Jordan: "I admire your 'tolerance' to other players back then. It seems that my ball is 'reasonable'." This kind of "dare to fight hard even if you can't beat it" has become his most distinctive label.

Miller's "villain" reputation is largely thanked by the Knicks. In the 1990s, the Pacers played six playoffs with the Knicks, each time like “Mars hit Earth”, and Miller, the lead that ignited the powder barrel. 1993 Playoffs: He played against Starks, and he humiliated the opponent with different trash words for every goal. After the game, Starks angrily whispered: "He was like a fly buzzing in my ears, and he couldn't bear it anymore!" 1994 Eastern Conference Finals: He scored 25 points in the final quarter and reversed. After making the final score, he made a "throat-locking" move towards the Knicks, Spike Leebi, who was fined by the league and banned the move, but it made New York fans itchy. 1995 Eastern Conference Semi-finals: "Miller Moment" Shocked the League - In the last 8.9 seconds, he scored 8 points in a row (three points + steal + three points + two free throws), and reversed the Knicks by himself. After this battle, he jumped onto the Madison Garden technician and yelled at the audience: "This ball is dedicated to you, these sour radishes!"

From then on, "fuck Reggie" became the standard slogan for New York's home court. Even after retirement, he was still booed by fans. But this "hate" proves his strength - being able to hold an opponent so much is a victory.

Miller's controversy stems from his "competitive competition": playing on the court is like installing a "trash talk perpetual motion machine". He will mock his opponents after defeating his opponent, but he can always use his strength to protect the situation at critical moments. He was never a "perfect star" in the traditional sense, but he interpreted the meaning of "fighter" in a unique way - the Bulls won three consecutive championships, and Miller's Pacers occupied one time when they were forced into a tiebreak in just three rounds of the playoffs; the Pacers were the only team to beat them twice that season when they beat the Bulls. As the New Yorker has to admit: "He is the most tenacious fighter and the most terrible killer."

has no championship in his career, but he has become a Pacers totem with three points, trash talk and hard-working spirit. His No. 31 jersey not only represents precise shooting skills, but also carves the spirit of "never compromise" - even if life becomes controversial, he must use a basketball to ignite his own flame.