ESPN CONFIRM: Reggie Miller Returns to Pacers as Coaching Staff Member; Netflix Set to Release New Documentary Titled “Sharpshooter: The Reggie Miller Legacy With….

It’s a monumental day for Indiana Pacers fans. NBA Hall of Famer and franchise icon Reggie Miller is officially returning to the organization—not as a player this time, but as a special advisor and assistant coach focused on player development. To top it off, Netflix has announced a new documentary chronicling Miller’s life and legendary career, titled “Sharpshooter: The Reggie Miller Legacy.”

🏀 A Legend Rejoins the Team

Reggie Miller, widely regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, spent his entire 18-year professional career with the Indiana Pacers. He led the team to multiple playoff runs, including an NBA Finals appearance in 2000, and retired as the franchise’s all-time leading scorer. Now, nearly two decades after hanging up his jersey, he returns to help guide the next generation of Pacers players.

The Pacers organization confirmed Miller’s new role in a statement Tuesday morning:

“Reggie Miller embodies everything it means to be a Pacer. His work ethic, leadership, and basketball IQ will be invaluable to our players as we build toward a championship-caliber team.”

Miller is expected to work closely with the team’s guards and wing players, offering mentorship, technical shooting guidance, and insight into late-game execution—something he was famous for during his playing days.

🎬 Netflix Teams Up With Miller

In a move that thrilled basketball fans and pop culture watchers alike, Netflix announced the upcoming release of a documentary about Reggie Miller. Titled “Sharpshooter: The Reggie Miller Legacy,” the film is set to premiere in Fall 2025 and promises an in-depth look into the life of one of basketball’s most fearless competitors.

Produced by the creators of The Last Dance, the documentary will feature exclusive interviews with NBA legends such as Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Kobe Bryant (archival), as well as commentary from former Pacers teammates and rivals—including Spike Lee, whose courtside feud with Miller is now part of NBA folklore.

Netflix described the project as:

“An intimate and unapologetic look at a player who changed the game from beyond the arc and ignited a franchise with grit, loyalty, and heart.”

The film will also explore Miller’s transition into broadcasting, his return to the Pacers organization, and his ongoing impact on the game.

📣 Fan Reactions: “This is Reggie’s City”

The double announcement sent social media into a frenzy. Indiana fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with messages of gratitude and celebration.

“This is Reggie’s city. His jersey hangs in the rafters, and now he’s back where he belongs—on the sidelines,” wrote one fan.

Younger players on the team have also expressed excitement. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said, “It’s surreal to have Reggie around. We all grew up watching his highlights—now we get to learn from him firsthand.”

🔜 What’s Next

• Miller will join the team during the upcoming Summer League and be on the bench for select games throughout the regular season.

• “Sharpshooter: The Reggie Miller Legacy” is scheduled to hit Netflix globally in October 2025.