Feb 23, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN broadcast commentator Mark Jackson during the NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Mark Jackson Sends Love To NBA Legend Reggie Miller

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 1:45 PM ET

The Indiana Pacers had a magical season where they reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000 (25 years ago).

At that time, they were led by Reggie Miller, Jalen Rose, Mark Jackson, Dale Davis and others.

After the team lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 (and Tyrese Haliburton had a heartbreaking injury), Miller made a post to Instagram that had over 100,000 likes.

He wrote: "I felt the gut punch to Pacer Nation, not only from the loss, but the loss of our fearless leader @tyresehaliburton. The man upstairs always has a master plan and “this to shall pass”. I’m very grateful of the @pacers TEAM for bringing so much pride, grit and togetherness back to Indiana basketball.. Masterful job on the sideline Coach Rick Carlisle, and let’s not forget about all the men and women who work in the Front Offices who sacrifice a lot of their time to make things happen.. #OGProudPacer"