Anyone who has watched a Indiana Pacers' home game or listened to one on the radio has heard the infamous sports words:
"Boom, baby! Boom - Boom - Boom - Boom - Boom!"
For those who don't know that phrase or argue that they hear at any NBA game now - just know it started with Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers. Right now, it is being reported that the Boston Celtics are approaching Reggie Miller about coming out of retirement and backing up Ray Allen for a championship run. From what I hear in the rumor mill, it's going to happen. I, personally, see this from several different angles:
1.) Being born and raised in Indianapolis and seeing the effect Reggie Miller had the Indiana community, the fact he was drafted by the Pacers and remained with them his entire career (something rare in any sport), and the fact the Pacers retired his jersey last season, I would not like to see Reggie Miller back on the court.
2.) Reggie Miller is a great personality to have in sports broadcasting. He is not only good at what he does on the court, but give some practice and a few years - he will be a wonderful play-by-play/color commentator. Since my field of education is sports broadcasting, he gives me someone to look up to and learn from. From that angle, I would not to see Reggie Miller back on the court.
3.) The man is 42 years-old. No one really questions the fact that he can still move and is in enough shape to get back on the court. If he decides to return, he will probably not be the same Reggie Miller we all remember. Being 42, his muscles are probably weaker. All it takes is one bad step and your injured and out for the season, making the return a fluke. From that angle, I would not like to see Reggie Miller back on the court.
4.) Being able to witness, first hand, the excitment and energy Reggie brings to the game, I would like to see him return to the court.
5.) He is a positive influence. Not just to me, but to young children, teenagers, and struggling basketball players everywhere. He has never been in trouble and could be just what the NBA needs right now. From that angle, I would like to see him return.
I'm going to be venturing up to Indianapolis this weekend to see family, so I hope to hear more about what the people of Indiana are feeling about the subject. The Indy Star always has a good take on issues like this, and Reggie still does interviews with them on a weekly basis, so I'll hopefully get more of an inside scoop. In the mean time, how does everyone else feel about the return of Reggie? If you are from Indianapolis or have been a Pacers fan - clarify and then give your point of view.