又是一篇 Kenny Anderson 的文章，內容和前幾篇差不多，主要還是要強調
Anderson 和總教練 Carlisle的關係相當不錯，兩個人對彼此都很有信心，
Carlisle 知道該怎麼運用 Anderson 才能讓他和球隊互蒙其利。
另外，Anderson還蠻喜歡印第安那的，他希望他不僅僅能在這一季找回過去
的活力，也希望如果打的還不錯的話，不排斥繼續為印城效力，畢竟沒有人
希望自己老是在換球隊討生活是吧。^^
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http://www.indystar.com/print/articles/1/077924-2571-039.html
Pacers' Anderson feels fortunate to have a chance
-- Veteran point guard says he doesn't believe he's guaranteed
a starting job here.
By Mark Montieth
mark.montieth@indystar.com
September 26, 2003
Potential often pays better than performance in today's NBA. That's
why the Indiana Pacers were able to pluck a possible starting point
guard from the league's bargain bin.
Kenny Anderson signed for a song last week. But while his one-year,
$1.1 million contract might seem like a sad refrain for a 12-year
veteran, he sees it as a revival number.
"I'm not bitter," said Anderson, who will join the other veterans
in training camp on Oct. 3. "This is just the way it goes now with
contracts. Who would have thought I would play 13 years in this
league? I'm just glad that I'm still wanted."
The Pacers want Anderson to fix a hole in their backcourt. Coach
Rick Carlisle is reserving judgment on whether he'll become a
starter or a backup to incumbent Jamaal Tinsley, and that's fine
with Anderson. He's just eager to regenerate his career.
"I know one thing," Carlisle said. "Kenny Anderson right now is a
very motivated player.
"He's at a point in his career where his game will do the talking.
I know what Kenny's capable of, but he has to come in here and do it.
And he knows that."
Anderson, who turns 33 on Oct. 9, was the second player selected
in the 1991 draft upon leaving Georgia Tech after his sophomore
season. He started in the All-Star game in 1994 and averaged in
double figures in eight consecutive seasons.
He started on the Boston team that reached the Eastern Conference
finals two seasons ago, but was traded to Seattle in the summer
of 2002 in a financially motivated move as the Celtics pared their
payroll in advance of the team's sale. After backing up Gary Payton
the first half of the season, he was traded to New Orleans, where
he backed up Baron Davis.
His scoring (6.1) and assist (3.2) averages were the lowest of his
career. The same can be said for his salary in the upcoming season.
His rookie contract called for $14.5 million over five years and
he was paid $9.2 million last season. But he didn't wince when he
accepted his drastic pay cut from the Pacers.
He could have received more money and a longer-term deal from other
teams, particularly if he had waited for the completion of Atlanta's
ownership transfer. But he was willing to sign for the minimum with
the Pacers despite the uncertainty of his role.
"I didn't want to go somewhere and just run up and down the floor
and get numbers," he said.
Anderson was drawn by the Pacers' recent winning tradition, their
opportunity to be successful again this season, and the presence of
Carlisle and team president Larry Bird.
Carlisle has been an assistant coach with teams on which Anderson
played for five seasons -- four in New Jersey and one in Portland.
They built a mutual respect during those years and have maintained
a friendship since then.
"He was the one guy who stayed after (practice) with me and made
sure I got my shots up," Anderson said. "We communicated well with
each other. He was a cool guy."
As a kid growing up in Queens, N.Y., Anderson's favorite player was
Nate Archibald, a short left-handed point guard from the New York
area who was a natural role model. While watching Archibald play for
Boston he became familiar with Bird, who went on to become his
favorite player.
"He didn't jump out of the gym, but he would out-think his opponents,"
Anderson said. "It took my basketball mentality to another level
watching him. You don't have to be the best athlete to get the job done."
Bird retired after Anderson's rookie year in the NBA, the 1991-92
season. Still a fan, Anderson persuaded Carlisle to get Bird's autograph
on a pair of shoes after that season.
Anderson hopes all the mutual admiration brings a long-lasting
relationship. He has no major health issues and believes he can play
four or five more seasons. Having played for six teams already, he'd
like to play for only one more.
"That's my goal," he said. "I hope it works out in Indiana.
"I'm going to bust my butt."
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