Celtics call Reggie Miller, who is considering return to NBA - The Orange Mane

HEAV · 08-08-2007, 02:52 PM

Reggie Miller says he is contemplating a return to the NBA, this time with the Boston Celtics.

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Miller, who turns 42 on Aug. 24, played his entire 18-year career with the Indiana Pacers before retiring in 2005. Since his playing days ended he has worked as a television analyst for TNT.

Miller was all set to continue that job when Celtics general manager Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers asked him to think about joining their revamped team in a reserve role, playing about 15 minutes per game.

Miller said he is calling friends and peers, seeking their advice and listening to their feedback before he makes his decision. He still plays recreationally, but must determine if he wants to go through the physical and mental grind of an 82-game season. He also wonders how his body would respond to the intensive training it would take to get him back to NBA shape.

The lure of playing in Boston is simple: with Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen added to Paul Pierce, the Celtics feel they have a shot at an NBA championship. Like those three players, the only thing missing from Miller's list of accomplishments is a championship ring.

Miller, a five-time NBA All-Star, is seventh on the all-time list of games played with 1,323. He is 13th in scoring (25,279) and holds the NBA record for the most made 3-pointers in NBA history with 2,560.

Since the Celtics' trades that brought in Allen and Garnett, the team has been filling out its roster with less heralded players, including guard Eddie House and center Scot Pollard.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2966170
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vancejohnson82 · 08-08-2007, 02:57 PM

Shutup Spike!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ft1Mpffg44

RhymesayersDU · 08-08-2007, 03:39 PM

I think it could be a disaster, BUT this would absolutely KILL the Knicks and their fans, which would be hilarious.

SonOfLe-loLang · 08-08-2007, 03:42 PM

I had the pleasure of being at that game (sarcasm as a knicks fan). I've never been so shocked by a sporting event before (in person anyway)

B-Love · 08-08-2007, 04:54 PM

With all that athleticism they now have attacking the hole, it is realistic that he could give them alot of 3 balls, cause he's gonna get open looks.

His wiry body lends itself to better "quick shape" training. He could probably be in decent shape in two months; looks like he's taken care of himself to me.

This would be a great story. Of course, only if he can drop the 25 foot J still.

B-Love · 08-08-2007, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonOfLe-loLang

I had the pleasure of being at that game (sarcasm as a knicks fan). I've never been so shocked by a sporting event before (in person anyway)

Wow, did you live in NYC at the time?

That must've been something. I was offered tickets but I was down on the NBA at the time and did not go.

SonOfLe-loLang · 08-08-2007, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-Love

Wow, did you live in NYC at the time?

That must've been something. I was offered tickets but I was down on the NBA at the time and did not go.

yeah, i was born and raised ny...i went to a bunch of sweet knicks games...the starks dunk, game seven against Indy in 94, game 5 against houston that year (the oj game), trent tuckers 3....****, i miss the knicks bein good

RhymesayersDU · 08-08-2007, 07:28 PM

I bet it was amazing going to Knick games when they were good.

One thing I absolutely want to do at some point in my life is catch a basketball game in MSG. It's still the mecca, no matter how bad the Knicks are.

Broncobiv · 08-08-2007, 07:54 PM

Reggie Miller is my favorite NBA player of all time. I liked the Pacers when he was there, and now I couldn't care less about them. I guess I might have to like the Celtics for a couple years, too.

Los Broncos · 08-08-2007, 07:57 PM

I thought he said he wouldn't come back for anything?

I guess the competitor inside of him still wants to feel whats its like to win

Being a Pacer fan, ive always supported Reggie

08-08-2007, 02:52 PM	#1
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Celtics call Reggie Miller, who is considering return to NBA Reggie Miller says he is contemplating a return to the NBA, this time with the Boston Celtics. Miller Miller, who turns 42 on Aug. 24, played his entire 18-year career with the Indiana Pacers before retiring in 2005. Since his playing days ended he has worked as a television analyst for TNT. Miller was all set to continue that job when Celtics general manager Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers asked him to think about joining their revamped team in a reserve role, playing about 15 minutes per game. Miller said he is calling friends and peers, seeking their advice and listening to their feedback before he makes his decision. He still plays recreationally, but must determine if he wants to go through the physical and mental grind of an 82-game season. He also wonders how his body would respond to the intensive training it would take to get him back to NBA shape. The lure of playing in Boston is simple: with Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen added to Paul Pierce, the Celtics feel they have a shot at an NBA championship. Like those three players, the only thing missing from Miller's list of accomplishments is a championship ring. Miller, a five-time NBA All-Star, is seventh on the all-time list of games played with 1,323. He is 13th in scoring (25,279) and holds the NBA record for the most made 3-pointers in NBA history with 2,560. Since the Celtics' trades that brought in Allen and Garnett, the team has been filling out its roster with less heralded players, including guard Eddie House and center Scot Pollard. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2966170 ----------------- Celtics

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08-08-2007, 02:57 PM	#2
vancejohnson82 Drama and Mediocrity I'm Afraid of Ty Law Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 5,990 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ	Shutup Spike!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ft1Mpffg44

08-08-2007, 03:39 PM	#3
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	I think it could be a disaster, BUT this would absolutely KILL the Knicks and their fans, which would be hilarious.

08-08-2007, 03:42 PM	#4
SonOfLe-loLang Young Buck Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,217 Adopt-a-Bronco: Thunder (RIP)	I had the pleasure of being at that game (sarcasm as a knicks fan). I've never been so shocked by a sporting event before (in person anyway)

08-08-2007, 04:54 PM	#5
B-Love Ring of Famer They're killin me Whitey, they're killin me!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,266	With all that athleticism they now have attacking the hole, it is realistic that he could give them alot of 3 balls, cause he's gonna get open looks. His wiry body lends itself to better "quick shape" training. He could probably be in decent shape in two months; looks like he's taken care of himself to me. This would be a great story. Of course, only if he can drop the 25 foot J still.

08-08-2007, 07:28 PM	#8
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	I bet it was amazing going to Knick games when they were good. One thing I absolutely want to do at some point in my life is catch a basketball game in MSG. It's still the mecca, no matter how bad the Knicks are.

08-08-2007, 07:54 PM	#9
Broncobiv Tee many martoonis Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,265	Reggie Miller is my favorite NBA player of all time. I liked the Pacers when he was there, and now I couldn't care less about them. I guess I might have to like the Celtics for a couple years, too.

08-08-2007, 07:57 PM	#10
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I thought he said he wouldn't come back for anything? I guess the competitor inside of him still wants to feel whats its like to win Being a Pacer fan, ive always supported Reggie