A Tribute to Reggie Miller!

After 18 years, the number one Pacers basketball player has put up his shoes for the last time. I have never been a huge sports fan, but I cheered for the Pacers whenever they played. I read the commemorative section in the Indianapolis Star today and was amazed at all of the accomplishments of Reggie Miller. I never realized we had our own Michael Jordan playing an hour from my home, that shows how much I know. I knew he was good, but after reading his stats I realized how amazing this man really was. In his 18 years as a Pacer he made 25,279 points, 7,680 of which were three point shots. He also made more than 60 consecutive free throw shots, twice. Who would have known this would be possible from a boy who wore braces on his legs as a child. It does help to be 6'7" but he also had a routine that he maintained; including going to the court 3 hours before any of his teammates to shoot to prepare for each game. You can literally say basketball was his life, and yet he still found time for those in need in the community. Reggie, we'll (Indiana Pacer fans) miss you.