http://www.indystar.com/print/articles/2/0...6-9352-039.html <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">O'Neal took a call from impending Pacers coach Rick Carlisle Saturday and had a conversation that "went really, really well." O'Neal, who was vocally angry over the surprising dismissal of Isiah Thomas on Wednesday, took a positive tone toward Carlisle, who is expected to be named coach on Tuesday. "I'm here to help him," O'Neal said. "I'm here to play hard. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to win. The bottom line is that everybody has a goal and that's to win. There's no in-between in that. "He's a guy who really believes in me and I'm going to believe in him as my coach. "I hope people don't confuse my comments about management and my goals. My goals are still the same. I'm not going to come in and play half-assed. I'm going to try to lead Indiana to the (NBA) Finals." </div>
Good, I thought he was going to ask for a trade. I don't like the idea of firing Isiah, but if it helps out the team in the long run then i'll be happy. I can't wait to see how far the Pacers go this yr! :mrgreen:
