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Reggie Miller Revisits Knicks Rivalry as Broadcaster for 2025 Eastern Conference Finals

Miller's commentary role renews tensions with New York fans, decades after iconic playoff clashes defined the Pacers-Knicks feud.

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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 30: TV analyst Reggie Miller speaks before a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena on October 30, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Reggie Miller is serving as a TNT analyst for the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Pacers, reigniting memories of their heated rivalry.
  • Miller's infamous history with the Knicks includes the 1994 'choking gesture' directed at Spike Lee and his clutch performances that fueled Indiana's playoff successes.
  • Despite public declarations of reconciliation with Spike Lee, Miller's recent 'rent-free' remark about New Yorkers has reignited fan animosity.
  • Knicks fans continue to express lingering hostility, with anti-Miller chants resurfacing during recent games and celebrations.
  • The Pacers-Knicks rivalry, which dates back to 1993, remains a central narrative in NBA lore, now carried forward by new stars like Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton.