I agree with the 5th commenter. You have to consider the context of Reggie’s numbers and the major moments when he repeatedly came up big.

are rediculous. Kerr and Horry? Yeah, they hit big shots. . . because the other team had to worry about 2 or 3 more important/better players. Everyone in the nation knew that if the Pacers were down 3 or fewer, Reggie was getting the ball. And not only did he get the ball, he made the shot more often than not. If he doesn’t get in (not necessarily on the first ballot), its a felony.

I honestly don’t know why anyone would even debate this crap. The HOF needs to get their heads out of their fourth point of contact. There’s more to this game than just stats, and they don’t realize it. But if you want stats, here you go. Reggie Miller passed so many HOFers in points scored. The melonfarmer (i’m trying to talk clean here) is the ALL TIME, that’s right, ALL TIME leader in three point baskets made (and they say the 3 was designed to give white boys a chance. sheesh). He elevated his game in the playoffs, when it mattered most, with superior statistics. But that’s just stats. How about how fun he was to watch. Game 5, 94 ECF, grabbin his crotch and throwing the choke sign at Spike, while scoring 25 in the fourth quarter and nailing an NBA record 5 threes in a quarter? Game 1, 95 semis, 8 points in 2 seconds (not really, but it felt like it). How about that photo of him nailing that game winner against the Knicks in 98 (if you don’t know what photo I’m talking about, then you really aren’t a true Pacer fan). He didn’t have much as far as reboudning, blocks, or assists. He’s a guard who plays on the perimeter. He usually is the guy catching and shooting, not hitting Rik or Dale down low with a post pass. His game didn’t have very many dimensions. But the dimensions he had (free throws, getting to the line, making shots, being clutch, and one of the best smack talkers in the history of the game that could back up his words) are powerful arguments getting him into the HOF. And one of the most important facts: taking a virtually unknown team from Indiana (no one knew who we were, much less cared) and making them legit contenders. He is the face of the Pacers that demonstrated values on the court that anyone can value: overachievement, tenacity, hunger, swagger, and clutchness. He belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Period. End of Story. Cut, print, sell.