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Foster has been re-signed, Bender has been re-signed, Artest has been re-signed. O'Neal will, of course, be re-signed. What does this mean? Like I said earlier this summer, this means that one of the Millers--either Reggie or Brad--is playing his last year for the Pacers. Unless Reggie agrees to a huge paycut--and I mean a HUGE paycut--Indiana just flat out cannot afford to re-sign both Millers. And Reggie WILL get some nice offers from some veteran playoff teams. Here are some possibilities:
1 New Jersey--The Nets need help with their perimeter shooting, and they know their window of opportunity to win it all is NOW, not LATER. Reggie would be a great fit here.
2 San Antonio--I'm assuming that Steve Smith is let go. Reggie would be AWESOME in the Spurs' inside-outside game.
3 Minnesota--The Timberwolves never get out of the first round because they don't have anybody who will make and take The Big Shot. Reggie obviously will make and take The Big Shot.
4 Detroit--If the Pistons decide to not bring back Richard Hamilton next year (a strong possibility), Reggie would step right in and start at SG for this veteran team. The Pistons could also use a guy like Reggie, somebody who will make and take The Big Shot in the postseason.
Keep in mind that the Pacers drafted Fred Jones this year. I mean, guys--the writing is on the wall!
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Roby G.
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