Reggie Miller is many things. Klay Thompson’s favorite shooter, a news leak too. During the Warriors-Celtics broadcast, he might have spilled the beans on something big. While calling the game, Miller appeared to confirm Caitlin Clark’s participation in the upcoming NBA All-Star weekend. Rumors about a potential three-point shootout have been floating around, and Miller’s slip-up just added fuel to the fire. Word is, Clark and Sabrina Ionescu could team up to challenge the Splash Brothers, Steph Curry and Thompson, in a shooting battle.

And now brace yourselves because we might never get to feel the excitement about any event as they have a lot more chances of being leaked. Miller is stepping into a major role as a top color commentator when the NBA heads back to NBC next season. Sources revealed to Front Office Sports that he’ll join Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle in calling the games.

Miller, a longtime analyst at TNT, has spent 20 years in the booth, often pairing with Kevin Harlan. This move marks a big transition for him, as TNT is stepping away from the NBA package after this season.

In a massive deal that’s shaking up the NBA media landscape, NBCUniversal, ABC/ESPN, and Amazon’s Prime Video are shelling out $77 billion over 11 years to secure NBA broadcasting rights. While this is great news for Miller, fans aren’t exactly happy.

Ever since this news broke, X has been going off.

Endless criticism by fans, they want “objectivity” which Reggie Miller lacks

One fan wrote, “the worst, horrible insight…cant talk because he has a beyond noticeable lisp…As a professional announcer I gotta believe he took execs golfing or some shit and plotted on this job…No one would put him on a first choice list…its insane smdh…”.

For a sport that thrives on dynamic commentary, many feel that his voice just doesn’t offer the same level of energy or insight as some of his peers. The criticism isn’t just about his speaking style but about the overall quality of his analysis. Fans want to hear sharp, insightful commentary that adds value to the game, and for some, Miller’s takes haven’t hit the mark.

“He’s a complete prick. That absolutely s–ks. “ tweeted another fan. Miller’s transition from playing in the NBA to being a broadcaster hasn’t been without its challenges, and his candid, sometimes abrasive commentary has drawn mixed reactions over the years.

While some appreciate his bold takes and long-standing connection to the league, others view his style as off-putting or even grating.

One fan explained why he doesn’t like Miller. “Reggie Miller = one of the worst NBA color analysts. It sickens that he will be with NBC NBA coverage. He fawns over Lakers when they play anyone else and is especially biased against the Clippers even when the Lakers/Warriors aren’t their opponent. Dude lacks any objectivity” they wrote.

When it comes to color commentary, fans want analysts who provide a fair and insightful perspective, not someone who feels like they’re rooting for one side more than the other. Objectivity is a key quality for any analyst, and the backlash the former Indian Pacers‘ star faces stems from a perception that he struggles with this. As a seasoned broadcaster, Miller is expected to provide more than just hot takes and personal biases.

“I speak for everyone when i say Nobody wants to listen to this bum” another fan put forth his opinion, which is everybody’s opinion apparently. For some fans, his commentary style doesn’t resonate, and they find his voice or delivery off-putting. Whether it’s his perceived bias, the occasional lack of depth in his analysis, or the delivery itself, some viewers feel that his presence doesn’t elevate the broadcast.

Another frustrated fan chimed in with “We never gonna be free of Reggie Miller on national tv broadcasts *heartbreak emoji*”. Miller’s career as a color analyst has been ongoing for over two decades, beginning with TNT in 2000. He’s a Hall of Famer but his broadcasting career hasn’t earned him the same universal acclaim.

Now, with Miller moving to NBC, some fans are genuinely worried that they’ll be stuck hearing his commentary during prime-time games, especially with the upcoming shift in NBA broadcasting rights. NBC’s deal to cover the NBA has a massive spotlight on it, so the last thing many fans want is more of the same commentary they’ve already been hearing for years.