Dear Paul George:
I don’t expect you to read this, or to be impacted by it if you do. These are just the thoughts of a long time Pacers fan, and a more recent Pacers writer.
First and foremost: PG, you’ve got the right to want to ply your trade wherever you want. Indy, LA, Rome, Latvia, Des Moines — wherever.
Anyone trying to make you feel bad simply for wanting to play elsewhere is missing that point. You were loved and adored in Naptown, and playoff PG is the stuff of Indiana legends. I’ll always remember your rookie year battle with MVP Derrick Rose in the playoffs, and your eventual battles with LeBron James are unforgettable.