Reggie Miller is a former American basketball player who spent 18 years playing for the Indiana Pacers during his entire NBA career. He earned legendary status after setting a record in three-point shooting at the time of retirement, a record that was later broken by Ray Allen and then by Stephen Curry.
Miller is 59 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, salary, career, personal life, and more.
Reggie Miller Facts
| Birth Place | Riverside, California, USA |
| Father’s Name | Saul Miller |
| Mother’s Name | Carrie Miller |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| College | UCLA (1983–1987) |
| Net Worth | $80 million |
| Salary | $9m |
| Age | 59 |
| Date of Birth | August 24, 1965 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 88 kgs (195 lbs) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 1987 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round 1, Pick 11th overall |
| Playing Career | 1987-2005 |
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Teams | Indiana Pacers (NBA) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Laura Laskowski |
| Children | 3 (1 son, 2 daughters) |
| Endorsements | NA |
Reggie Miller Net Worth And Salary
Reggie Miller has an estimated net worth of $80 million. He played earned around $105 million from his contracts in the NBA and currently earns a salary from his work as an analyst for TNT. He is also a full-time comentator. His media highlights include a voice-acting gig in Hercules and appearing in the movie Uncle Drew in 2018. Checkout the top 100 richest NBA players of all time.
Miller oversaw a lucrative basketball career and bought his first home in Los Angeles for $1.1 million with his then-wife, Marita Stavrou. He also owns a luxurious space in Fishers, Florida and one in Malibu, California. The Hall Of Hamer wanted to sell his Florida residence for $7.5 million but was unable to find a buyer. The master suite alone is spread across 2,700 square feet.
Reggie Miller Basketball Career
Reggie Miller is one of the rare breed of NBA legends who spent their entire career with one team – Indiana Pacers. He was drafted 11th overall in the first round of the NBA draft in 1987. He developed an unorthodox style of shooting in an effort to beat his sister’s blocks while playing one-on-one as kids. He was recruited by UCLA where he earned a history degree and also had his no. 31 jersey retired.
Miller’s NBA career started playing as backup to John Long and quickly grew as the team leader. The Pacers grew into a firm playoff team with him in the side. Miller hit a career-high on 57 points in November 1992, a scoring record for Indiana that stands to this day. He also scored 8 points in 8.9 seconds in the first game of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks. Miller put up a stellar performance across the series but eventually lost 5-3 to the Knicks.
Miller did miss a lengthy spell of basketball with an eye injury during which he started a talk show called The Reggie Miller Show. On his return, The Pacers posed a serious threat to the dominant force of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, Miller and the Indiana Pacers win a Championship, making their sole final appearance against the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000, losing 4-2 in the series. From 2002 onwards, the California-born native recognized his decline and accepted a lesser role in the side. He was still the team leader and maintained his high standards up until his final game in 2005, receiving a standing ovation in the process.
Miller played 1,389 games and is one of 5 NBA players to play 18 seasons or more with a single franchise. He made 5 All-Star appearances, won the Olympic Gold medal in 1996 and led the league in free throw percentage for 5 seasons.
Reggie Miller Personal Life
Reggie Miller is one of five children and comes from a family of athletes. His brother, Darrell is an ex MLB player and his sister, Cheryl and Hall of Fame basketball player. Reggie’s other brother, Saul Jr. earned his keep in music and also followed in his father’s footsteps to join the military.
Miller earned the nickname Knick Killer after his impressive performance against the New York Knicks in 1994. He married Marita Stavrou in 1992 after being introduced to each other by Lakers legend, Magic Johnson. The couple divorced three years later after a public feud over finances. Miller eventually settled with Laura Laskowski to have three children, keeping this marriage away from the public eye.
In 2002, he joined the USA Cycling Board Of Directors through voting
Reggie Miller – Life after Retirement
Reggie Miller is an icon in the basketball world. His value still remains the same and he is deemed as the face of the game. Miller is a basketball analyst and commentator. He works for CBS and TNT Sports networkd.
FAQs About Reggie Miller
Reggie Miller does not have a championship ring. He only appeared in the NBA finals once against the LA Lakers which he lost 4-2.
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Reggie Miller averaged 18.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 1,389 regular season games.
Reggie Miller was born in Riverside, California
After retirement, Reggie Miller is a Commentator and Basketball Analyst for multiple sports channels
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