Pacers-Bulls deal

["Berry, Mark S" <berrym@BATTELLE.ORG>]

Looks like the Pacers are making a bold move. I really like this one for
Indy. They add Miller to play alongside Jermaine O'Neal, giving them far and
away the best C-PF combo in the East. Artest replaces Rose and provides the
defense and toughness they lack at that position, without completely giving
away offense. And Mercer gives them a shooter off the bench to spell Reggie
and Artest. They lose Rose, but they have Artest and, next year, a healthy
Al Harrington. They lose Best, but he was a free agent after the season
anyway, and they add Ollie to backup Tinsley. Just a great deal for that
team. They get bigger, tougher and don't lose their versatility. This also
allows Jeff Foster to come off the bench, where he should be even more
effective.

Great deal. Too bad they still have Isiah on the bench.

Mark