Today in Boston Celtics history, Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller turned down Celtics President Danny Ainge's offer to join the 2007-08 Celtics.

Coming in second is not the objective, and it’s not acceptable,” private equity mogul Bill Chisholm said Tuesday after taking control of the team from Wyc Grousbeck.

Another returning name is Rob Hale, who was also a minority owner. He is the founder and CEO of Granite Telecommunications. He was complimentary of Chisholm after the sale was announced a few months ago and has been a known Celtics co-owner throughout the sales process.

Who is a bigger Boston Celtics villain, Pat Riley or Rick Pitino? The question seems simple enough on its surface, whether more damage has been done to the team by a rival player, coach, and executive who has hated Boston since coming into the NBA, or a guy who used to be the head coach and president of the team.

The world knows Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant as a basketball master who abused defenses with his offensive prowess. The Black Mamba was a three-level scorer who could drop 40, 50, 60 and even 81 points on a given night. Many claim he's the best pure scorer ever.