Miller has good reason to think hard about making a com
eback because he went 18 seasons with the Indiana Pacers without getting a ring. The furthest the Pacers have pushed in the playoffs came in 2000 when Reggie helped carry the team to its first appearance in the NBA finals. Unfortunately it was only to meet Shaq and Kobe to square off for the title. The Lakers won the series in 6 games, bringing an end to Reggie's last solid chance at a championship push.Miller's last game was on May 19, 2005 when the Pacers lost 88-79 to the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, ending the series four games to two. The whole Indianapolis crowd stood up and showered Reggie with their final praise, when he was taken out of his final game with 15.7 seconds left to play.
Miller needs to stay in retirement because he is currently 41 years old and he will be 42 by the time the season starts. Aside from the age debate, he needs to leave his career in the memory of Indiana's fans who were there to embrace him throughout his entire career. I understand that he may still be hungry for a ring but is that a good enough reason to come out of retirement? Is Boston really the team to carry him that far? Yes, the Celtics will be a contender in the East, but they are unproven and we have not seen the newly acquired "big three" play together yet. Even if the Celtics make a push and win a championship, Reggie would have hardly made an impact on that outcome.
If I was Reggie, I would have a hard time sleeping at night knowing that I could win a championship without making much of an impact, and also doing it as a sell out. Stay home Reggie, its the best for the game and it is best for your legacy.
