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Draymond Green Show: Draymond reacts to fans saying Klay Thompson couldn't be a number 1 option & Klay signing with the Heat "You mean to tell me if Klay Thompson left the Warriors, he couldn't be a number 1 option but Reggie Miller could?... Highly likely that after the 2019 playoffs, Klay Thompson was gonna leave the Warriors and go be a number 1 option somewhere, highly f**king likely and then he got hurt...When they said 'Klay going to Miami' and I was like 'oh that Heat culture thing' I don't know how that's gonna work... let's stop acting like 2017 Klay is going to Miami... I wish sports media would speak to it more like when Ray Allen went to Miami."

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Heat Central: Klay Thompson says he LOVES the 2013 Ray Allen comparison: “Of course I like those comparisons. I love Ray Allen. Are you kidding me? Him and Reggie were the blueprint for my whole off ball formula. — it gives me chills I’m even in the same sentence as Ray because if you told me this my rookie season, I would’ve never believed you. Ray has one of the greatest shots in history and I still practice that back pedal drill he did in game 6 of 2013. I love those comparisons.” (Via ESPN South Florida)

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Al Harrington: ‘Reggie Miller is probably the hardest worker that I've ever seen and most superstitious player I've ever seen. When I say he did the same thing the same way every single day, like he got to the gym at the same time every single day. He sat down the same way. He blew his nose, he'd take three pieces of tissue, and put it on his thigh like one, two, three, turn it, fold it, blow his nose, throw it away, put his socks on the same way at the same time on the clock every single day.’

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NBA Courtside: Al Harrington on Reggie Miller work ethic: “Reggie Miller is probably the hardest workers that I’ve ever seen. And most superstitious player I’ve ever seen too. When I say he did the same thing the same way every single day. Like, he got to the gym at the same time every single day, he sat down the same way, he fu*king blew his nose I will never forget because I used to watch him he would take three napkins or three pieces of tissue and put it on his thigh like, one, two, three turn it fold it blow his nose throw it away. Put his socks on the same way at the same time on the clock every single day. Bro was amazing just to watch him.”

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Several celebrity Knicks fans were in attendance to watch the team win the championship, including Spike Lee. After the game, Lee's former adversary, Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller, took to Instagram to congratulate Lee on the team's championship. “This may shock MANY, but I have to give my Brotha @officialspikelee his flowers, he’s been around for the Good-Bad-Ugly.. Congrats Spike.. ” wrote Miller.

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Just as Curry was an evolution of him, Reggie Miller sees Wembanyama as an evolution of the bigs that came before. Miller now hopes that, as part of the NBC revival in his second career as a broadcaster, the players who leave their mark will remember that he was a part of the journey, too. “I’m honored that — something I’m going to tell my kids — I called Victor Wembanayama’s first playoff game,” Miller says. “What’s going to be cool is some of my best moments as a basketball player were on NBC. I hope that five, 10, 15, 20 years from now, when I’m long gone from my broadcasting days, Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, those guys will remember their first game on NBC and hopefully they’ll be like, ‘Oh s—, Reggie Miller was calling our game!’ I hope I have that type of longevity.”

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But in an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show ahead of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Miller suggested that the controversy around SGA’s style of play was overblown by “podcasters” and not based in reality. “I understand we’ve got to have this conversation, but … people have way too much time, because it’s SGA’s job to play the game of basketball,” Miller said. “He’s not playing the game and officiating the game. So be more upset at the officials and how they have called it. He’s not blowing the whistle for himself.”

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Jorge Sierra: Jayson Tatum (age 28) has passed NBA legends Reggie Miller and Clyde Drexler in playoff scoring. Jrue Holiday moved ahead of Anthony Davis. Also: Scottie Pippen is now closer to Michael Jordan in playoff scoring than MJ is to LeBron James. Pippen is No. 20 all-time.

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Whoop said the latest funding round will advance its global expansion. It was led by Collaborative Fund and also included 2PointZero Group, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Mubadala Investment Company, Abbott and 10 other firms. Other celebrities in the round were Reggie Miller, Niall Horan, Karen Wazen, Virgil van Dijk, Mathieu van der Poel and Shane Lowry. Whoop has raised more than $900 million in venture capital and is moving towards an IPO. The company said it has 2.5 million global members, and bookings grew 103%. Last year, Whoop was cash flow positive and had a run rate of $1.1 billion by year-end.

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When comparing generations, one of the most striking differences is player salaries. Players today are signing multi-million dollar contracts backed by massive TV deals and global revenue streams. That wasn’t always the case, especially during the 90s, when, as McGrady recalled, even the best players in the league were making less than a quarter of what players today make annually. “It’s money. Did you realize like in the 90s, Reggie Miller and Michael, they were only making $2-3 million? And they were the top guys,” T-Mac said when asked why the previous generation criticizes the state of the NBA today. “I don’t think anybody making $2-3 million dollars in the league right now,” he continued. “These guys making so much money. It’s the money and how the league has really catered to the players.”

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NBA Courtside: Paul Pierce talking about Old School vs New Era defense: “Well, I think we had more guys that ran through the 30 screens then than now and you had to fight through those screens. I mean, I remember, you know, Ray Allen, Reggie Miller, Rip Hamilton. I think you had a number of guys you had to chase. Like Steph in this era is pretty much the only one. It was way more pin downs back then. Now it’s kind of like, oh, you just switch now. Where we fought through the screens like you ain’t no because the one reason we had to fight through the screens because if you switch, we punish the switch in the post, not in the perimeter. We punish the switch. Get in the block. Get down there. I mean, so it was a difference. So I don’t know. Like I think we’d be just as good defensively.” (Via @NFGShow )

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Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson: You have one of the smoothest jumpers in the league. Who did you pattern your game after growing up, and who helped you refine that shooting form? Gradey Dick: Growing up, I watched a lot of film on Reggie Miller—specifically his release point and how he moved. But honestly, I was really taught by my mom. She played a year in Japan before the WNBA existed, and she helped me a lot with my shooting mechanics. I just try to take bits and pieces from Reggie’s game and implement them into mine.

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Awful Announcing: Reggie Miller: "Do you have a favorite moment during that time in Chicago during the '90s?" Barack Obama: "I always enjoyed watching us beat Indiana." 🏀🔥🎙️ #NBA #NBC

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How difficult do you think it has been for Kawhi Leonard to incorporate the 3-point shot more into his game? Reggie Miller: “It’s enhanced his game. When he came into the league, he couldn’t shoot the way we’ve seen him these past few years. They really worked on him when he was in San Antonio (2011-18) with the fundamentals, follow-through, and footwork. That’s one of his strongest suits when he gets the 3-point shot going because he can score at all levels. He can shoot from 3 and from the midrange. He is great with either hand in the paint. He can finish over opponents. So the older you get, the more you can rely on the 3-point shot. But what I love about him is that’s not his only gift. That sets up the rest of his offensive skills. That’s the way the game is played. Guys are increasing their 3-point attempts. Teams are playing faster, and players are shooting from anywhere. That also takes off a little wear and tear off his body. If you can rely on your 3-point shot, it makes your game a little bit easier.”

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