Reggie Miller's broadcasting draws ire from Wolves fans after Game 1

The Hall of Famer is growing a rivalry with Wolves fans.

Nov 14, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; American former professional basketball player Reggie Miller reacts after the game between the LA Clippers against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Timberwolves dropped Game 1 of the Western Conference finals Wednesday night to the Dallas Mavericks, but some of the ire from Timberwolves fans was directed at TNT color commentator Reggie Miller and the way he was calling the game.

Basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller has been part of TNT's coverage of the NBA since 2005. Like any sports broadcaster, he has picked up his fair share of haters along the way, but this season he has grown a rivalry with the Timberwolves and their fans.

Reggie Miller was unlistenable last night @NBAonTNT please never have him call a Timberwolves game again.

— WOLVES BACK SAC (@WolvesBackSac) May 23, 2024

Earlier this season, he shockingly left the Timberwolves off his preseason tier list of teams in the Western Conference, implying that they were no better than the 12th-best team in the conference.

9:05 PM tip tonight for Wolves vs. Grizzlies on TNT.

The OG Kevin Harlan is on the call with Reggie Miller.

Good chance for Reggie to see the top-seeded Wolves in person for the first time -- a team he didn't have in his Top-11 to start the season... pic.twitter.com/7NPMPYfBSq

— Alan Horton (@WolvesRadio) January 18, 2024

When someone is tasked with commentating on an entire seven-game series, it is very easy to nitpick bias or favoritism to one side, but Miller's calling of the Timberwolves' Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals received a lot of criticism from Minnesota fans. He was focused much more on Rudy Gobert's performance rather than Nikola Jokic recording 40 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds on 68.2% shooting from the field.

Reggie Miller pushing this narrative that Rudy Gobert is “getting exposed” and not that Nikola Jokic is performing like one of the greatest big men the league has ever seen is broadcasting malpractice.

Nobody on planet earth is slowing down Jokic tonight.

— Tony Liebert (@TonyLiebert) May 15, 2024

To begin the Western Conference finals between the Mavericks and Wolves, he seemed laser-focused on implying that Anthony Edwards was hurt or tired for much of Game 1. He played 41 minutes and recorded 19 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.

Reggie Miller was pushing the narrative that Anthony Edwards was tired in the 4th quarter??? HE'S 22-YEARS-OLD.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 23, 2024

Ultimately, it's easy to nitpick and criticize someone broadcasting a basketball game. Although, it's obvious to notice that Miller tries to push a narrative while calling games. Whether it's for or against your favorite team, he picks one thing from what he's seeing and keeps saying it over and over.