Reggie Miller trying to comeback??
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Celts trying to lure Miller out of retirement
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics have spoken with future Hall of Famer Reggie Miller about coming out of retirement to help the once-proud franchise in its push for an unprecedented 17th NBA title.
"I'm always flattered when my name is mentioned as someone who can still help an NBA team win a championship," Miller said Wednesday in a statement relayed to The Associated Press by the TNT network. "I've had limited discussions with Celtics management about their roster and a potential role for me. At this time, I'm enjoying my role as an analyst with TNT."
Celtics officials did not respond to requests for comment. Miller's agent, Arn Tellem, declined comment.
Miller, who will turn 42 this month, played 18 seasons, all with the Indiana Pacers, before retiring in 2005. He is 13th on the league's career scoring list with 25,279 points and the leader in 3-pointers made and attempted.
His uniform No. 31 was retired by the Pacers last year.
In addition to working on television broadcasts of NBA and WNBA games, he has run a movie production company called Boom Baby Productions and co-hosted "Live with Regis and Kelly." But he admitted when the Pacers opened training camp without him in 2005 that it wasn't the same thrill.
"It's strange not to be a part of an (NBA) organization or part of a team," he said then. "I'm not joking with anybody on the bus like I usually do. But waking up with my back, knees and ankles hurting — that's not stuff I'm going to miss much."
The Celtics were 24-58 last season and have won three playoff series in the nine years since drafting Paul Pierce. But they have undergone a near-complete roster overhaul this summer that has taken them from a rebuilding program to Eastern Conference contenders.
They traded for seven-time All-Star Ray Allen on draft weekend and then pulled off an unprecedented 7-for-1 trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for former MVP Kevin Garnett. Those two will team with Pierce to form one of the most formidable top three in the NBA.
But the rest of the roster needs work.
The starting lineup includes second-year pro Rajon Rondo at point guard and Kendrick Perkins at center. Only four other players are under contract.
"Clearly, we need a little bit more help just to shore up the bench," coach Doc Rivers said after the Garnett deal. "But it's sure better talking about shoring up our bench than shoring up our starting lineup."
That's where Miller would fit in, as a backup for Allen and the kind of veteran who would provide guidance — and perhaps a key 3-pointer — in the playoffs. (The last time the NBA's most decorated franchise, made the postseason, in 2005, they were bounced out in seven games by the Pacers in Miller's final season).
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics have spoken with future Hall of Famer Reggie Miller about coming out of retirement to help the once-proud franchise in its push for an unprecedented 17th NBA title.
"I'm always flattered when my name is mentioned as someone who can still help an NBA team win a championship," Miller said Wednesday in a statement relayed to The Associated Press by the TNT network. "I've had limited discussions with Celtics management about their roster and a potential role for me. At this time, I'm enjoying my role as an analyst with TNT."
Celtics officials did not respond to requests for comment. Miller's agent, Arn Tellem, declined comment.
Miller, who will turn 42 this month, played 18 seasons, all with the Indiana Pacers, before retiring in 2005. He is 13th on the league's career scoring list with 25,279 points and the leader in 3-pointers made and attempted.
His uniform No. 31 was retired by the Pacers last year.
In addition to working on television broadcasts of NBA and WNBA games, he has run a movie production company called Boom Baby Productions and co-hosted "Live with Regis and Kelly." But he admitted when the Pacers opened training camp without him in 2005 that it wasn't the same thrill.
"It's strange not to be a part of an (NBA) organization or part of a team," he said then. "I'm not joking with anybody on the bus like I usually do. But waking up with my back, knees and ankles hurting — that's not stuff I'm going to miss much."
The Celtics were 24-58 last season and have won three playoff series in the nine years since drafting Paul Pierce. But they have undergone a near-complete roster overhaul this summer that has taken them from a rebuilding program to Eastern Conference contenders.
They traded for seven-time All-Star Ray Allen on draft weekend and then pulled off an unprecedented 7-for-1 trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for former MVP Kevin Garnett. Those two will team with Pierce to form one of the most formidable top three in the NBA.
But the rest of the roster needs work.
The starting lineup includes second-year pro Rajon Rondo at point guard and Kendrick Perkins at center. Only four other players are under contract.
"Clearly, we need a little bit more help just to shore up the bench," coach Doc Rivers said after the Garnett deal. "But it's sure better talking about shoring up our bench than shoring up our starting lineup."
That's where Miller would fit in, as a backup for Allen and the kind of veteran who would provide guidance — and perhaps a key 3-pointer — in the playoffs. (The last time the NBA's most decorated franchise, made the postseason, in 2005, they were bounced out in seven games by the Pacers in Miller's final season).
Jordan playing for the Wizards didn't damage his legacy, in my opinion...
To me, as a Jordan fan, a Bulls fan, and a basketball fan, I enjoyed his comeback, for the most part. I LOVED seeing him back on the court...watching him hit game winners...it made me respect him even more, for his confidence, his competitiveness, his work ethic...he's the best.
He was on a weak team. Big deal...I think if you foolishly expected him to come into the league and be the best player on the court at all times, and win championships on the Wizards...THEN you might view his legacy as 'tarnished'...
As an old-school Jordan fan...I don't.
Long live the REAL "KING"...
To me, as a Jordan fan, a Bulls fan, and a basketball fan, I enjoyed his comeback, for the most part. I LOVED seeing him back on the court...watching him hit game winners...it made me respect him even more, for his confidence, his competitiveness, his work ethic...he's the best.
He was on a weak team. Big deal...I think if you foolishly expected him to come into the league and be the best player on the court at all times, and win championships on the Wizards...THEN you might view his legacy as 'tarnished'...
As an old-school Jordan fan...I don't.
Long live the REAL "KING"...
Jordan damaged his legacy because of the fact that he had gone out on a higher note than anybody ever had, and he came back, and played just not at a Jordan level. He wasn't ever the best player on the court when he played the second time.
Reggie wasn't that good when he retired, and when he retired they said he many be the last guy who would ever play that many seasons on only one team.. If he goes to another team, it hurts that legacy.
Reggie wasn't that good when he retired, and when he retired they said he many be the last guy who would ever play that many seasons on only one team.. If he goes to another team, it hurts that legacy.