One of the greatest players in NBA history, Reggie Miller, has left an indelible mark on the game. A Hall of Famer, five-time NBA All-Star, and a member of the 75th NBA Anniversary Team, Millerās career was incredibly successful. However, one thing that eluded him was an NBA championship. Despite this, his legacy with the Indiana Pacers is something fans cherish and never take for granted. Recently, Miller weighed in on the ongoing debate over the greatest power forward of all time, and notably, he didnāt place Dennis Rodman or Karl Malone at the top.
As debates about the GOAT in various positions, including the NBAās greatest of all time or their starting five, continue to captivate fans, Miller chose to focus on the power forward position. Having played 18 seasons with the Pacers, Miller faced some of the best players in NBA history, including Rodman.
When it comes to the debate over the GOAT in every position or even in NBA history, Millerās comments often spark buzz. In this case, when discussing the greatest power forward of all time, Miller brought up a name that has nearly been forgotten: San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan, instead of Malone.
āPeople forget about Tim Duncan. Is he the greatest ever? He is the greatest power forward ever. Five rings, three MVPs, 10+ years as an All-Defensive player,ā Miller said during an appearance on The Mark Jackson Show in 2024. āWho else are you naming with those records? Wilt? He only won two rings.ā
San Antonio Spurs stars Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Emanuel Ginobili during the 2009-10 NBA season.
Tim Duncanās historic career
Spurs star is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to ever grace the basketball court. Over his 19-year career with the San Antonio Spurs, alongside legendary teammates like Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, Duncan built a legacy that will be remembered for generations.
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A two-time MVP and a member of the NBAās 75th Anniversary Team, Duncanās numbers speak for themselves. He posted career averages of over 50% in shooting from the field, beyond the arc, and on two-point shots. His regular season scoring average stood at 19 points per game.
Duncanās dominance extended to the playoffs, where he played in 215 games across 18 of his 19 seasons. He was named Finals MVP three times and posted an impressive 20.6 points per playoff game, along with 11.4 rebounds. He also maintained shooting percentages of more than 50% on both three-pointers and two-point field goals.
Millerās legacy
Spending his entire career with a single franchise, Miller was more than a legend for the franchise. Drafted by the Pacers in 1987, he didnāt leave and stayed for 18 seasons, leaving a lasting impact on the franchiseās history. As he was one of the teamās legends, the Pacers decided to retire his jersey.
āIf Michael Jordan ever would have called me and tried to sway me to come to Chicago, I would have told him to go [expletive] himselfā¦ Iāll be down to see you. I never came close to going anywhere else,ā Miller said when asked about leaving the franchise, if the one and only Michael Jordan have called him.
