<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Nuggets coach George Karl and Milwaukee Bucks sharp- shooter Michael Redd have strong mutual respect for each other. The Nuggets also have a long-term need for a shooting guard. A Karl-Redd reunion sure sounds perfect for the Nuggets. Making it happen, however, is far from easy. "I could see why people could make the connection," said Redd, whose Bucks visit the Nuggets tonight. "Obviously, I played for George. We had a good rapport with each other. I am a free agent. People are going to make the connection. But when that time comes, I'll deal with it." Karl's respect for Redd stems from how Redd paid his dues in becoming an NBA star. After he left Ohio State after his junior season, the Bucks selected Redd with the 43rd overall pick in the 2000 NBA draft. Redd, who expected to be a first-round pick and sign a contract for millions, signed a two-year deal paying $316,969 in the first season. "I was devastated for the first five minutes," Redd said about the draft. "My father said to me, 'You know what, it's not about the position, but it's about the position at that time.' I really didn't understand what he was saying. But we believe in God and we're very strong and powerful in our faith. God does everything for a reason." Redd played in just six games as a rookie. The Bucks also didn't put him on the 2001 playoff roster.</div> Source
