Darren Collison will be the first to tell you that playing well as a rookie starter for a 37-game stretch last season in New Orleans doesn't mean he has established himself as a rising young star.But it certainly has given him the chance to become one.
When Collison was traded to the Pacers last week, he went from backup point guard behind All-Star Chris Paul to franchise building block in Indiana under legendary team president Larry Bird. Last week, after the deal, FanHouse reported that Bird may in fact make another trade before the season begins
It was like stepping out of the shade and into the sun.
"I think you could describe this as a great opportunity for me,'' Collison told FanHouse by phone Tuesday afternoon. "And not just for this season, but for many years to come.''
The Pacers aren't expecting miracles from Collison -- just something close to one. They expect him to lead them back to the playoff picture for the first time in four years, setting a tone for the future that could make them at least formidable again in the Eastern Conference.
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