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Reggie Miller declines Celtics offer; Boston sweeps 76ers in playoffs

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Reggie Miller declines Celtics offer; Boston sweeps 76ers in playoffs
Summary

On August 23, 2007, Reggie Miller, an Indiana Pacers legend, declined an offer from Celtics President Danny Ainge to join the 2007-08 team. Despite considering a comeback to help the Celtics win a championship, Miller ultimately opted against the demands of an NBA season. On the same date in 2020, the Celtics won 110-106 against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. The victory completed a four-game sweep of the 76ers in the Orlando bubble, with Kemba Walker scoring 32 points and Jayson Tatum contributing 28 points and a career-high 15 rebounds to seal the win.

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  • •Reggie Miller declined to join the Celtics in 2007-08.
  • •He considered the Celtics offer after two years of retirement.
  • •Celtics swept the 76ers in the 2020 playoffs 110-106.
  • •Kemba Walker scored 32 points in the Game 4 win.
  • •Jayson Tatum added 28 points and 15 rebounds.
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  • 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Reggie Miller says no to Banner 17 squad; 76ers sunk in Orlando bubble
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Today in Boston Celtics history, Hall of Fame Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller declined the offer from Danny Ainge to join the 2007-08 team.

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