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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Metta Saniford-Artest took to social media to praise the Pacers.
Metta Saniford-Artest took to social media to praise the Pacers. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Pacers, despite not making the NBA Finals since 2000, have been a fixture of the playoffs more seasons than not. Advertisement Against the New York Knicks, the Pacers finally broke through and will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first championship appearance in a quarter of a century. Since 2000, the Pacers have had more than their fair share of talent, although the Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics kept them from making the Finals. In the early 2000s, after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in their lone Finals appearance, the Pacers assembled one of the best rosters in team history, although the Malice at the Palace in 2004 helped dismantle that roster and their title hopes. A central figure, Metta Saniford-Artest (aka Metta World Peace, Ron Artest), took to social media to celebrate his former team finally making it back to the Finals. Saniford-Artest was not on the 2000 Pacers' team, although he won Defensive Player of the Year in Indiana in 2004 and went on four playoff runs during his Pacers tenure. Advertisement While playing in Indiana, he was very productive, averaging 16.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 steals. After serving multiple suspensions from the league, the Pacers traded him to the Sacramento Kings for Peja Stojaković and he would later go on to win a title next to Kobe Bryant on the Lakers in 2010 After retiring, he has re-found his Pacers fandom and spent time coaching in the G League and playing in IceCube's Big3 league. Check out the All Pacers homepage for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Related: Selfless Indiana Pacers Not Exempt From 'Face of the League' Debate Related: Rick Carlisle Offers Brutal Indiana Pacers Injury Update This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Former Lakers champion says he'd be 'perfect' as Knicks head coach
Former Lakers champion says he'd be 'perfect' as Knicks head coach When this season started, plenty of people felt the New York Knicks were legitimate championship contenders. That sentiment intensified after the Knicks upset the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics in stunning fashion in the second round of the playoffs. But they then got eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in six games in the Eastern Conference finals, and on Tuesday, they fired Tom Thibodeau after he had been their head coach for the past five seasons. This will therefore be a big offseason for them, as they could end up hiring the head coach who will guide them to their first world title since 1973. Metta Sandiford-Artest had a long and successful career as a two-way forward in the league, and he won it all with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2010. He took to X (formerly Twitter) and boldly declared that he's the "perfect choice" to be the Knicks' next head coach. Sandiford-Artest came to the Lakers in 2009, and at the time, he was considered the ultimate loose cannon across the league, especially after he was the central figure in the infamous "Malice at the Palace" incident in the fall of 2004. However, he helped them win the NBA championship in his first season with them, and he became a beloved figure, especially after undertaking a number of community-oriented initiatives, particularly in the field of mental health. He left the Lakers in 2013 and spent half a season with the Knicks. After a couple of brief stints overseas, he returned to the Lakers in 2015 for his final two NBA seasons. His only real coaching experience is as a player development coach with the G League's South Bay Lakers during the 2017-18 campaign. The Knicks will likely want to turn to someone who has plenty of experience to be their next head coach. But perhaps Artest, who grew up in the borough of Queens and played his college ball at St. John's University, could convince their next head coach to give him a job as an assistant.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Reggie Miller Showcases Maturity in Response to Stephen Jackson
Over 20 years later, Indiana Pacers fans remember the agony of the Malice at the Palace debacle. The all-out brawl, which bled into the stands, cost a title-contending Pacers team a chance at the 2005 NBA championship. More importantly, it ruined the last season of Pacers legend Reggie Miller, and for that, All the Smoke podcast co-host Stephen Jackson apologized. On Nov. 19, 2004, the Detroit Pistons hosted the Pacers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. In a routine, physical matchup of early 2000s Eastern Conference basketball, an unruly fan threw a drink at Pacers forward Ron Artest, who was lying on a scorer's table after an altercation with Pistons center Ben Wallace. Advertisement With only 49 seconds left in the game, the Pacers' next decision not only led to embarrassment for the league but also ruined Miller's final shot at NBA championship success. Numerous Pacers players, including Jackson, ran into the stands and engaged in fights with fans. The late, great David Stern, who was the NBA's commissioner at the time, imposed significant suspensions on the Pacers, including Artest, Jackson, and Jermaine O'Neal. Despite the lengthy suspensions, the Pacers made the playoffs as the sixth seed, thanks in large part to Rick Carlisle's outstanding coaching. However, in an unfortunate twist, the Pacers would face the Pistons in the first round, who didn't have any suspended players, resulting in the elimination of the Miller-led team. Advertisement On a recent episode of All the Smoke, Jackson acknowledged his faults for Miller's last season being wrecked by the Malice in the Palace. "I never had a chance to tell you that I am sorry," Jackson said. "We all understood what our motivation was for that season. It wasn't for us; it was for you. As a whole motivation for getting things done the right way and getting a championship was for you... With me saying that I love you even more, because you defended me, because you knew I was being a loyal teammate." For a podcast known more for its roasting and lighter tone, Jackson's apology triggered Miller to become emotional. With tears in his eyes and a shaky voice, Miller responded to Jackson's apology. "You don't need to say that to me, man.. You don't need to apologize to me, man... Those last few years in Indiana were my best years," Miller said. "I didn't have my superpowers, but you guys made me feel like I was Superman. Ya'll were some dogs, man... That team, we were stacked, man... You don't need to apologize because that's basketball, that's life." Advertisement Considering Miller spent 18 years with the Pacers, crowning the last few years of his career as his best, conveys how much the O'Neal, Artest, Jackson era meant to the franchise icon. More importantly, his forgiving nature, despite the costly aftermath of the Malice at the Palace, showcases how much he loved his teammates and his maturity in letting go of something that occurred over 20 years ago. Although Miller never won a championship, he has a heart of gold. Related: Doc Rivers Makes Bold Claim About Playoff Series, Should Pacers Be Worried? Related: What Did Tyrese Haliburton Say About Pascal Siakam?
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Sh*t is going to happen': Reggie Miller defends Stephen Jackson while giving an emotional recount of infamous ‘Malice at the Palace' incident
Reggie Miller defends Stephen Jackson while giving an emotional recount of infamous 'Malice at the Palace' incident (Image Credit: Getty Images) Reggie Miller and Stephen Jackson, the two basketball veterans, took fans down memory lane and gave their accounts of the infamous ' Malice at the Palace ' incident, which significantly disrupted the NBA world. Stephen Jackson chose the All The Smoke podcast, which covered the incident, to apologize to Reggie Miller, which left the latter teary-eyed. Reggie Miller defended Stephen Jackson while revisiting 'Malice at the Palace' incident during a podcast In All the Smoke's recent podcast, Reggie Miller and Stephen Jackson came face to face. They revisited the infamous incident, 'Malice at the Palace,' which affected their team's future in the championship and various players' careers. Stephen Jackson extended a heartfelt apology to Reggie Miller for his behavior, which moved him. Responding graciously to the apology, Miller said: 'You don't need to apologize because that's basketball that's life you know shit's going to happen and even though we were short-handed ..when we were short-handed bander Brothers like when people talk about Bander Brothers I mean people forget we had to play the next night with like five or six guys cuz everyone was suspended still made the playoffs and still made the playoffs..' Reggie Miller & Stephen Jackson Reflect on Malice at the Palace Stephen said in his apology: 'I'm glad to see you because this I've never had a chance to tell you that… i'm sorry.. u just let me finish though because like I we all understood what our motivation was for that season it wasn't for us it was for you the whole motivation for getting things done the right way and getting the championship was for you so… I never got a chance to apologize you for my actions now with me saying that I love you even more because you defended me because you knew that I was just being a loyal teammate i wasn't you know what I'm saying i wasn't out there being a thug or nothing like that so it meant a lot to me but we never had a chance to talk about it during the time uh has passed… so much time has passed.. how how have your relationship been with guys that was involved and guys that was on our team' Miller choked up hearing those words from Stephen Jackson. He said he didn't need to apologize and went on to explain what the Indiana Pacers' days meant to him. What 'Malice in the Palace' incident is all about Malice in the Palace is one of the most unfortunate incidents in NBA history . On November 19, 2004, a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons was underway at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan. During the game, the Indiana Pacers' Ron Artest's foul involving the Detroit Pistons' Ben Wallace triggered the events, leading to an uncontrollable physical altercation involving players and coaches from both teams. The matter worsened when a fan threw a beer at Artest, following which the players ran into the stands and fought with fans. Reflecting on the Malice at the Palace: A look back 20 years later The brawl led to several suspensions, including Stephen Jackson's, who was suspended for 30 games, as he mentioned in the podcast. Other suspended players were Artest, Jermaine O'Neal, and Anthony Johnson. Even a few fans involved in the brawl were banned from attending NBA games for life. The fans also faced assault charges and were asked to do community service. The NBA also took some transformative steps and instructed players to dress in business casuals when arriving at the court to play. The dress code stayed till 2014, and was relaxed after Adam Silver took over the commissioner's position after David Stern, who had set the code. Also Read: Klay Thompson's Dream Come True, Plans to Celebrate After He Surpasses Reggie Miller On His Newly Achieved Record What do you think of Stephen Jackson's apology to Reggie Miller? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Indianapolis Star
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Why Stephen Jackson apologized to Reggie Miller for Malice at the Palace
The " All the Smoke" podcast is usually a place for NBA players to tell hilarious stories with hosts Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes. Things got emotional when Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller came in for a chat. Jackson, an Indiana Pacer from 2004-07, apologized for the infamous " Malice in the Palace" early in the 2004-05 season. What is the Malice at the Palace? In the closing minute of a Pacers win at Detroit (which played in the Palace of Auburn Hills at the time), Indiana's Ron Artest (now Metta World Peace) fouled the Pistons' Ben Wallace, who charged after Artest. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Wallace remained infuriated as the game officials tried to restore order. Artest ended up laying on the scorer's table. A fan threw a beer cup that struck Artest in the chest, and he charged into the stands to confront who he thought was the offender. Other Pacers teammates went into the stands, too, and Jackson swung wildly at some fans. Other fans came onto the court to challenge Pacers players, and Jermaine O'Neal slipped while throwing a punch at one of them. The Pacers won the game, which didn't resume. However, the aftermath devastated the Pacers. A team with NBA championship aspirations lost several players for extended periods. Artest was suspended for the rest of the season; Jackson was out 30 games, and O'Neal 25 (later dropped to 15). The blow up eventually became the subject of a Netflix documentary. Indiana finished 44-38 in Miller's final season, winning one playoff series before losing to the Pistons in the second round. Stephen Jackson apologizes to Reggie Miller Jackson felt he needed to apologize. "I never had a chance to tell you that I'm sorry," Jackson started. "We all understood what our motivation was for that season. It wasn't for us. It was for you. The whole motivation was to get things done the right way and getting a championship for you. "I love you even more because you defended me because you knew that I was just being a loyal teammate." Miller started to tear up. "I told you I didn't want to go there, man," Miller said. "You don't need to say that to me. Come on, man." Today's Pacers: Technicals, flagrants and plenty of trash talk between Pacers and Bucks Miller said he appreciated the team's youthful enthusiam, featuring Jamaal Tinsley, O'Neal, Al Harrington, Jackson and Artest. "Those last years in Indiana (were my best years)," Miller said. "I didn't have my superpowers, but I felt ... and you guys made me ... feel like I was Superman." Miller played on one NBA Finals team, in 2000, and the Pacers took the 1998 Chicago Bulls to seven games in the Eastern Conference finals. They also lost to the New York Knicks in the 1999 conference finals. "I played on some Indiana teams that were destined, should've, could've, but always came short," Miller said. "That team? We were stacked, man."
