Reggie Miller

[Buccaneer]

is considering a comeback with the Celtics.

[IHStangFan]

oh lord

[KTA]

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.

"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."

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&POLL300=8000000000000000000000000000000000000

[charlesrixey]

at first glance, i would say it is a mistake

but i like reggie miller and if he thinks he can contribute and win a title, why not?

of course, i don't think they would ever win in the finals against any team from the top of the West

[CelinaCatFan]

He wouldn't be asked to do much more than provide veteran leadership and camp out at the 3 point line. He and Ray Allen would be deadly outside!

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
He wouldn't be asked to do much more than provide veteran leadership and camp out at the 3 point line. He and Ray Allen would be deadly outside!

i agree, it just makes garnett and pierce that much more dangerous! miller brings instant respect whenever he gets close to the arc

[IHStangFan]

Originally posted by charlesrixey
i agree, it just makes garnett and pierce that much more dangerous! miller brings instant respect whenever he gets close to the arc I agree w/ you and CatFan. Leadership and a 3 point threat.

[Fal44]

Originally posted by charlesrixey
i agree, it just makes garnett and pierce that much more dangerous! miller brings instant respect whenever he gets close to the arc

I also agree.

Just remember the Knicks Game :)...

[luvhoops34]

I hope he does! The East needs to have a team that can challenge the West.

If it happens, this will be a good thing in light of the NBA reffing scandal. :D