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djsunyc
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8/8/2007  1:29 PM
Celtics call Miller, who is considering return to NBA
By J.A. Adande

Special to ESPN.com

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

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 most made the most 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.
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8/8/2007  2:24 PM
They'd be better off signing Allan Houston
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8/8/2007  2:47 PM
Allan Houston would thrive on a team like Utah. Knees or no knees. Miller should consider it, although it would make Knick fans hate him even more. Perfect for him.
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8/8/2007  2:53 PM
I agree. Houston is 6 years younger than Lewis. I hope they do sign Lewis and use the rest of their mid-level exemption in the process.
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8/8/2007  2:59 PM
lewis?
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8/8/2007  3:08 PM

Poor Oak not getting the call!
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8/8/2007  3:18 PM
Posted by Allanfan20:

lewis?

Oops. Got my Reggies mixed up.
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8/8/2007  3:36 PM
Posted by Ira:
Posted by Allanfan20:

lewis?

Oops. Got my Reggies mixed up.

That woulda been the beat comeback since Jesus Christ on Easter.
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8/8/2007  3:59 PM
I actually think Miller could still play. He looked decent in his last year in the league and his game is not based on athleticism. For 15 minutes a night, the Celtics could do alot worse in their backup SG spot.
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8/8/2007  4:02 PM
It annoys me when these aging star come back and try to ride the coattails of other players to a championship.
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8/8/2007  4:33 PM
if i were an aging past his prime superstar & never won a title, i'd probably do the same thing... nothing wrong w/wanting to complete ur career & have the experience of playing on a champion.
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8/8/2007  4:56 PM
I hope he does come back so we can have someone like Balkman do what should have been done a long-time ago.
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8/8/2007  5:20 PM
Posted by Bippity10:

I hope he does come back so we can have someone like Balkman do what should have been done a long-time ago.

I hope Balkman takes on a nasty persona. Sometimes I think he is too nice. I think the Delusional one was headed in that direction. As we seen Mardy does not need much instruction on the art of the take down. Another reason out of a million to thank coach Chaney.
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8/8/2007  5:23 PM
Posted by JesseDark:

It annoys me when these aging star come back and try to ride the coattails of other players to a championship.

I can't stand that myself either. That's why rooted so hard against the 03-04 Lakers. Hell KG should just call his pal Ewing for a ring invite.
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8/9/2007  2:41 AM
The Boston Celtics have announced today that they have intiated player contact talks with Isiah Thomas Magic Johnson David Robinson Mark Eaton and Jeff Hornacek. Celtics coach and GM Glenn "Doc' Rivers and Danny Ainge will also be invited to a special mini-camp.
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8/9/2007  2:45 AM
Posted by Pharzeone:
Posted by JesseDark:

It annoys me when these aging star come back and try to ride the coattails of other players to a championship.

I can't stand that myself either. That's why rooted so hard against the 03-04 Lakers. Hell KG should just call his pal Ewing for a ring invite.


Here's what this MFer said 3yrs ago

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1599888

As an unrestricted free agent, Reggie Miller apparently had an opportunity to join Karl Malone in Los Angeles with the Lakers.

But instead of taking shots alongside Malone, Miller sounded like he was taking a few shots at Malone. At least indirectly.

In announcing his new multiyear contract to stay in Indiana as a member of the Pacers, Miller took the anti-Malone approach. He opted to stick with the only team he's known instead of chasing an elusive NBA title with a more likely contender.

"I didn't want to be like some other guys who jump on another team's bandwagon just to get a ring," Miller said".



[Edited by - TrueBlue on 08-09-2007 01:46 AM]
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8/9/2007  3:36 AM
Posted by BRIGGS:

The Boston Celtics have announced today that they have intiated player contact talks with Isiah Thomas Magic Johnson David Robinson Mark Eaton and Jeff Hornacek. Celtics coach and GM Glenn "Doc' Rivers and Danny Ainge will also be invited to a special mini-camp.

This is almost as bad as when Jordan was talking about adding Barkley and Ewing to the Washington Wizards.
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8/9/2007  7:06 AM
Posted by TheGame:
Posted by BRIGGS:

The Boston Celtics have announced today that they have intiated player contact talks with Isiah Thomas Magic Johnson David Robinson Mark Eaton and Jeff Hornacek. Celtics coach and GM Glenn "Doc' Rivers and Danny Ainge will also be invited to a special mini-camp.

This is almost as bad as when Jordan was talking about adding Barkley and Ewing to the Washington Wizards.

I hear Bob Cousy has had his hip replaced and is looking for a spot on the team. He is looking to back up Jon Stockton and be positive influence in the locker room.
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8/9/2007  9:52 AM
Scottie Pippen, Charles Oakley, Reggie Miller all in green they might as well get every old player in the league.....

Still perplexed who ainge didn't sign knight to the same deal 2 years 2 million, and then give 1 million to scott polard.

They guy should just get Udoka, Deke, and Alexander Johnson, I am surprised ainge didn't reach out to houston yet, even the cavs or a team like that
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8/9/2007  9:59 AM
Why not to start senior league assembled from retired NBA players?
I guess they can get a lot of funs back.
This will be amaizing to see them play.
I will finnace this in a hartbeat...
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