Miller truly lived up to his reputation as a man who could profit from his marriages; being meticulous and calculating was his trademark. In the NBA, many superstars saw their fortunes shrink drastically due to failed marriages—even someone as great as Jordan had fallen into that trap. But Miller always had prenuptial agreements, so divorce never caused him any significant financial loss, aside from a symbolic payment for emotional distress.
They had a similar conversation about six months ago, and the outcome was much the same. Miller wasn't a sentimental person. He wasn't like Magic Johnson, Isaiah Thomas, or Gary Payton, who would give generously and without a second thought.
Most top shooters of this era were like that. Shooting is a precise, technical skill that requires meticulous calculation.
The game continued.
The Pistons continued with their strategy of wearing down Su Xi.
Su Xi, for his part, stuck firmly to his plan of decisive attacks.
