The Pacers were Doug McDermott's favorite team as a kid growing up in Iowa, and that's not something he claims just because he's signed a contract with the Pacers. He's got the paraphernalia to prove it.
He had a Reggie Miller jersey as a kid, and later replicas for Jermaine O'Neal and Austin Croshere. Had a Pacers sweatshirt that he wore out, too. Wore wristbands the way Miller did. Pretended to be Miller while shooting in the driveway at home. Convinced his father to drive over from Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a game to watch Miller play once.