When the Pacers met for a catered team dinner Monday night in the upper levels of Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Nate McMillan had a statement to make. So he called for all the members of the Pacers team that competed in the Eastern Conference Finals just three seasons ago to stand up.
Only one player rose: Paul George.
Ignoring the fact Lavoy Allen could have justified standing up partially – he joined that team at the trade deadline – a couple of points were made.
1. This is George's team to lead.
"He's the guy who's from the past," McMillan said following Tuesday's opening workout at The Fieldhouse.