Spike Lee
New York KnicksIt’s not always easy to do the right thing, especially when a fired up Reggie Miller is raining 3’s in your house. For a man whose bread and butter is creating impactful words, a Madison Square Garden court-side seat is an invitation to test the psyches of the world’s greatest players. Indeed, the 1994 NBA playoffs, with Miller notching 25 points in the deciding quarter to lift his Pacers to an improbable victory, brought out the competitor in both men. Near game’s end, Miller turned to Lee, hands gripping his neck in the international choke sign.
For two men at the pinnacle of their professions, things had devolved quickly, with All-World trash-talker Lee spiking Miller with “Cheryl was better” (a reference to Miller’s All-Universe sister). However, Spike is an equal opportunity nemesis, having traded verbal barbs with Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and a certain number 23 from Chicago. Despite their differences, greatness recognizes greatness, with Miller admitting, “He’s the number one Knicks fan.” When it comes to his Knicks, Spike’s gotta have it.