In that Jimmy Kimmel chat, Reggie Miller explained that NBA veterans prefer not to play meaningless exhibition games, like the first game in which Miller first faced Michael Jordan. Instead, they are eager to get to the real thing. As a result, Jordan seemed to just phone in his performance, Miller said. In contrast, Miller was a "wide-eyed energetic rookie," he continued.
With NBA small forward Chuck Person's encouragement — who is known to talk a lot of trash, according to Miller — the Indiana guard decided to try and get in Jordan's face and fluster him. According to Miller, he told the future six-time NBA champion (via "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"): "Michael ... who do you think you are? The great Michael Jordan? That's right, there's a new kid in town!" Jordan then looked at Miller and shook his head. At the half, Miller had a total of 10 points compared to only four from Jordan, Miller said.
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