It seems only natural they be friends, given all the parallel lines in their lives.
Both grew up about an hour outside of Los Angeles. Both had the benefit of strong family units, with older sisters who excelled in basketball to inspire them. Both were first-round draft picks of the Pacers – one 10th, the other 11th – who went on to achieve NBA All-Star status and an Olympic gold medal, and become the face of the franchise.
Reggie Miller and Paul George are gradually developing the sort of relationship it seems they should have. They spent some quality time together at Tamika Catchings' last home game with the Indiana Fever earlier this month, and are talking and texting more often.