As Pacers regroup, Reggie Miller reflects on his NBA Finals loss: 'You don't get a ribbon for second place'
Miller knows exactly what the current Pacers are going through
new.cbssports.comReggie Miller never won an NBA championship during his 18-year run with the Indiana Pacers.
Key points:
- Miller led the Pacers to the NBA Finals in 2000, where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.[4][10]
- He is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooters and clutch performers in league history, but he did not receive a championship ring.[10]
- Miller retired in 2005 after a storied playoff résumé that included multiple deep runs, though the ultimate team prize eluded him.[5][10]
Context you might find helpful:
- The Pacers’ 2000 Finals appearance is Miller’s closest brush with a title; they were unable to topple the Shaquille O’Neal/Kobe Bryant-led Lakers.[4]
- Despite not winning a championship, Miller’s legacy is cemented by Hall of Fame induction (2012) and a long tenure as a Pacers icon.[5]
If you want, I can pull latest commentary from recent interviews or summarize Miller's career highlights and near-misses with a concise timeline.