While I enjoy the films from ESPN's "30 for 30" series, I am not the best person to review this particular film, as basketball is one of my least favorite sports. I am not putting the game down--I just have never been much of a basketball fan. Keep this in mind as you read my review--a big b-ball fan might LOVE this episode.
"Reggie Miller vs. The New York Nicks" is about the rivalry between the Knicks and Miller in the post-season. However, this title seemed a bit overblown. After all, it wasn't like Miller didn't have other teammates and that they spoiled the Knicks playoff bid year after year (it only happened once). So, to me it seemed like a giant no story. Aside from Miller being a trash-talker (don't get me started about that), it just didn't seem that important, as NEITHER team went to the finals! What am I missing?! Why make this film? I just didn't get it. The production values were very nice--I just didn't see a strong enough story to merit the film.
By the way, near the end of the film I could have sworn that Patrick Ewing took 37 steps while driving down the lane in game 7 for that final shot. See it and count 'em yourself.
"Reggie Miller vs. The New York Nicks" is about the rivalry between the Knicks and Miller in the post-season. However, this title seemed a bit overblown. After all, it wasn't like Miller didn't have other teammates and that they spoiled the Knicks playoff bid year after year (it only happened once). So, to me it seemed like a giant no story. Aside from Miller being a trash-talker (don't get me started about that), it just didn't seem that important, as NEITHER team went to the finals! What am I missing?! Why make this film? I just didn't get it. The production values were very nice--I just didn't see a strong enough story to merit the film.
By the way, near the end of the film I could have sworn that Patrick Ewing took 37 steps while driving down the lane in game 7 for that final shot. See it and count 'em yourself.