The Indiana Pacers are focused on making a deep postseason run and are on pace to take down the Milwaukee Bucks after two strong games. Fans have faith to make a deep postseason run thanks to an impressively underrated squad led by Tyrese Haliburton.
While it’s still early days in Hali’s run in Indiana, his play and leadership may remind some fans of Reggie Miller‘s early days in the league. The Hall of Fame guard is long known for his clutch performance and an understated edge that some fans may see in Haliburton.
While Miller has plenty of moments during his stint with the Pacers, the Malice at the Palace is a nasty stain at an otherwise legendary career. The notorious brawl the Pacers had against Detroit Pistons players and fans may have cost Miller a final run at a title.
One of Miller’s teammates at the time talked about the situation, and his message made Miller cry.
Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller cries at Stephen Jackson’s message for his involvement at the Malice in the Palace
Miller made an appearance at the All the Smoke podcast, where cohost Stephen Jackson is one of his teammates at the brawl. The man gave a sincere apology for his involvement in the fiasco.
Per Fadeaway World’s Siddhant Gupta:
“I never had a chance to tell you that I’m sorry,” said Jackson, while talking about the incident. “We all understood what our motivation was for that season. It wasn’t for us. It was for you [Miller]. The whole motivation was for getting things done the right way, and getting a championship was for you.”
“I never got a chance to apologize to you for my actions,” continued the former Pacers forward. “Now, with me saying that, I love you even more because you defended me. Because you knew that I was just being a loyal teammate.”
Miller was brought to tears by the announcement and pushed the matter tho the side:
“You don’t need to apologize to me, first of all,” said Miller. “You young cats, and when I say young, I mean, Jamaal, Jermaine, Al, yourself, Ron, those last few years in Indiana – my best years.”
“I didn’t have my superpowers. But you guys made me feel like Superman,” added the former Pacers guard while reminiscing about his time with the team.
Miller spent his entire 18-year NBA career with the Pacers. He averaged 18.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.1 steals on 47% FG and 40% 3FG.
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