Reggie Miller Issues Rallying Cry to Pacers Ahead of Pivotal Game 7
INDIANAPOLIS — With the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder locked in a dramatic NBA Finals showdown, franchise icon Reggie Miller has stepped into the spotlight once more—this time to deliver a stirring message to the current squad as they prepare for a decisive Game 7.
Miller, a five-time All-Star and Hall of Famer who spent 18 seasons with Indiana, has been an ever-present courtside presence during the Finals. Yet on Sunday morning, he shifted from spectator to motivational voice, narrating a powerful hype video aimed at igniting his former team.
“Let it be known, we’re not here to participate…Tonight, we write the ending they never saw coming,” Miller’s resonant declaration delivers a clear message: the Pacers aren’t content with just reaching the Finals—they intend to make history by bringing home the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship .
Miller’s passionate address begins by retracing Indiana’s arduous, improbable journey through the postseason, highlighting moments when the Pacers defied expectations. He then shifts to the high-stakes moment: a win-or-go-home Game 7 in Oklahoma City. His words are equal parts challenge and promise, urging the team to embrace destiny rather than shy away from it .
The hype video made waves on social media and among fans, with the Pacers’ official Twitter account pushing the clip to hype up both team and fanbase before tip-off . Meanwhile, the Pulse of social platforms like Reddit’s r/pacers lit up with anticipation—one fan simply captioned the clip: