Reggie Miller Trolls Knicks Fans After Game 6 Loss
June 1, 2025
Reggie Miller Calls Out Knicks Fans After Game 6: “Win Something First Before Talking Trash”
The New York Knicks’ season came to a bitter end after their Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But the loss on the court wasn’t the only blow. Just minutes after the final buzzer, NBA legend Reggie Miller decided to take a shot of his own — and it landed.
On Instagram, Reggie reposted a fan message that summed up exactly how he feels about Knicks fans:
“The Knicks are annoying front runners that haven’t won in over 52 years. Win something and then maybe when y’all talk sht it will actually mean something.”*
“The Knicks are annoying front runners thet haven’t won in over 52 years. Win something and then maybe when y’all talk sh*t it will actually mean something “
It didn’t take long for the post to go viral. Knicks fans were already hurting from the loss, and Reggie, a longtime villain in New York, just twisted the knife.
Old Rivalries Never Die
For younger fans, this might seem out of nowhere. But anyone who followed the NBA in the 90s knows that Reggie Miller and the Knicks have serious history. The Pacers and Knicks battled in some of the most intense playoff matchups of the decade. Reggie loved the spotlight at Madison Square Garden, especially when it meant breaking the hearts of Knicks fans.
His most iconic moment? Scoring eight points in nine seconds to steal a playoff game from New York. It was brutal. And ever since, he’s embraced the role of Knicks public enemy number one.
Why Reggie’s Message Hit Hard
The Knicks haven’t won a title since 1973. That’s over five decades of heartbreak. This season, fans had real hope. Jalen Brunson emerged as a star, the team played tough, and Madison Square Garden was rocking again. There was belief.
But belief turned into disappointment after a 4–2 series loss to the Pacers. And that’s what made Reggie’s message sting even more. He wasn’t just trolling. He was reminding fans that all the noise means nothing without a ring.
Calling them “front runners” added fuel to the fire. It implied that Knicks fans only show up when the team is doing well — a claim many would argue against. New York has one of the most loyal fanbases in sports. But for Reggie, loyalty without results still doesn’t earn respect.
Pacers Prove Their Point
Meanwhile, Indiana looks dangerous. Tyrese Haliburton is turning into a star, and this Pacers squad has energy, swagger, and momentum. They didn’t just beat the Knicks — they outplayed them when it mattered most.
It’s fitting that Reggie, who carried the Pacers through so many of their classic playoff runs, was there to celebrate the new era. And just like before, he made sure the Knicks were part of the story — for all the wrong reasons.
Still Living Rent-Free
Even in retirement, Reggie Miller continues to live rent-free in the heads of Knicks fans. He didn’t have to say a word. Just a repost on Instagram was enough to spark headlines and online arguments across the NBA world.
The Knicks are going home. The Pacers are moving on. And Reggie Miller? He’s still doing what he does best — getting under New York’s skin.
