Larry Bird loves his job and loves his team. In a perfect world, he'd stay put as the Pacers team president for a few more years -- if that's what team owner Herb Simon wants. After two months of speculation that Bird would cede control of Indiana's day-to-day operations, Bird told reporters Wednesday he wishes he already had a deal in place. I'd do it today if Herbie was here," Bird said, drawing laughter. "We've got kids working out, we've got six free agents, we've got a lot going on right now. Obviously, I want to sit down with Herb as quickly as possible. I don't like this (questions) at all. I'd like a three-year deal, but we have a handshake agreement. It's hard coming in here and not having the answers." Read more: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7988552/larry-bird-hopes-return-indiana-pacers-president
