Reggie Miller Joins Mellencamp-McAfee Feud Amid Pacers-Knicks Series

Reggie Miller, the Indiana Pacers legend, has publicly sided with musician John Mellencamp in a feud involving Mellencamp and sports personality Pat McAfee, who had hyped up the Pacers crowd by taunting celebrity Knicks fans. Mellencamp criticized McAfee's behavior as poor sportsmanship and apologized on behalf of Hoosiers, prompting a harsh response from McAfee. Miller expressed strong support and friendship for Mellencamp through social media posts, emphasizing their personal connection and shared Indiana roots, which contrasts with McAfee's more confrontational stance. This feud has sparked a divide among Pacers fans and local figures, with Miller clearly aligning against McAfee. The tensions come amid a high-stakes playoff series between the Pacers and Knicks, adding drama to an already intense NBA Eastern Conference finals. Meanwhile, McAfee's antics and Miller's responses have become a focal point in Indiana sports culture during a critical NBA moment.