Today in Boston Celtics history, Hall of Fame Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller declined the offer from Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge to join the 2007-08 team, as Ainge aimed to ***** emble a competitive roster that summer. Miller, a prominent star known for his exceptional shooting from beyond the arc, had been retired for two seasons following an 18-year career with the Pacers. Even so, he seriously contemplated the offer on getting Ainge's call.
"I'm always flattered when my name is mentioned as someone who can still help an NBA team win a championship," offered the then-NBA ***** yst for TNT via ESPN's JA Adande. "(I have) contacted Reggie and he is contemplating a comeback with us," shared Ainge on the prospect of adding Miller to the juggernaut he ***** embled. Ringless despite nearly two decades in the NBA, the offer was appealing to Miller even after the long break as a player and his relatively advanced age.
In the end, the prospect of life on the road was too much for the former Pacer to endure, or so he said at the time.
"I can still shoot with the best of them," offered the then-reigning all-time 3-point shooter (Ray Allen was still some time away from passing him in total 3-pointers made) via Adande.
"Mentally, I don't know if I can do eight months," he explained. "February, March, I would have been dead."

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