Former NBA star Reggie Miller, renowned for his sharpshooting and intense rivalry with the New York Knicks, found himself in familiar territory this week as he geared up to call a playoff game between the Pacers and the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Throughout his illustrious career, Miller had been a thorn in the side of many Knicks fans, known for his clutch plays, trash-talking, and penchant for getting under opponents’ skin.
One of Miller’s most memorable rivalries was with Knicks super fan Spike Lee, with whom he had engaged in verbal sparring matches over the years. Now, another celebrity has joined the fray: Ben Stiller. During a standup segment in the tunnel at Madison Square Garden with TNT’s Inside the NBA crew, Miller confidently declared his dominance over the city and the arena, dismissing any concerns about returning to New York.
“I’ve owned this city. I’ve owned this building. So why would I be worried about walking on out there?” 🤣@ReggieMillerTNT is BACK in MSG tonight for Pacers-Knicks pic.twitter.com/gCgjZVg45a
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 8, 2024
However, his bravado was interrupted when Stiller unexpectedly appeared in the shot, playfully mimicking and shouting at the Pacers legend. Miller took it in stride, later sharing a friendly hug with Stiller on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Spike Lee made his presence felt by presenting Miller with framed copies of New York Daily News and NY Post headlines commemorating their legendary clashes over the years, adding another chapter to the storied history between the two rivals.
