Bird Addresses Jermaine Trade Talk
August 6, 2007 - 2:06 pm RealGM Staff Report -
Larry Bird has quickly responded to comments made by
Jermaine O'Neal seeking a trade to the
Los Angeles Lakers .
“In response to Jermaine O’Neal’s published comments today regarding a trade, we have stated repeatedly that if we can make our team better through a trade, we will do so," said Bird in a statement.
"Jermaine has become an All-Star player with the
Indiana Pacers and in any discussions regarding him or any of our other players, the expectations for the franchise and our fans is to receive fair market value in return if a trade is to be considered.
“Jermaine has worked out very hard this summer while rehabilitating his knee after surgery. We believe under Jim O’Brien that our team as a whole and Jermaine as a player can be successful. You never know what will happen, but for now Jermaine is an
Indiana Pacer."
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