reflections
August 24th, 2007 Reggie Miller to Keep the Phone on the Hook

After strenuously working out with NBA players, including Kevin Garnett, and asking family and friends for advice, Reggie Miller has decided not to return to the game of basketball.

“Earlier today (Thursday), I was ready to come back. I was going to do it. But then I flew back here, I thought about it, I talked to a lot of people, and honestly, most people told me I should come back. Charles (Barkley), Mark (Jackson), Doug (Collins), they all said I should do it. And when I was back in Indy this week for the Peyton (Manning charity bowling event), people on the streets, they’d tell me to do it. But as the day went on, I just realized I wasn’t ready mentally to put myself through the grind again.”

It was fun to think about. Miller would have created extra buzz in the city as well as strengthen our bench, but you have to respect his decision and move on. I never thought he would return, to be honest, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t hoping for it.

What’s next? We’re not sure, but if we’re going to bring in a cheap swingman, I would give Ruben Patterson (who recently said he would love to join either the Celtics or Heat) and/or James Posey a call.

Posted in Uncategorized |

Leave a Reply