Miller advised Hield to attack the basket and get to the free-throw line
Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield has revealed the halftime advice he received from Reggie Miller during the Pacers' game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.
"He told me to attack the basket and get to the free-throw line," Hield said. "He said, 'You're a great shooter, but you need to get to the rim and create some easy offense for yourself.'"
Hield followed Miller's advice and scored 14 points in the second half, helping the Pacers to a 117-113 victory. He was 6-of-10 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line in the second half.
"It was great advice," Hield said. "I was struggling a little bit in the first half, but I was able to get going in the second half after talking to Reggie."
Hield said he has a lot of respect for Miller and values his advice
Hield said he has a lot of respect for Miller and values his advice.
"He's a Hall of Famer," Hield said. "He knows what it takes to be successful in this league. I'm always grateful for any advice he can give me."
Miller is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. He was a five-time All-Star and helped lead the Pacers to the NBA Finals in 2000. He is now a television analyst for TNT.
Hield is one of the most promising young players in the NBA. He was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft and has averaged 15.3 points per game in his career. He is a key part of the Pacers' young core, along with Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Smith.
The Pacers are currently 23-20 this season and are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. They are hoping to make a run to the playoffs this season.
