Bird: Last Season Wasn't Carlisle's Fault

KG-MVP21 · 10-06-2006, 09:19 AM

Indianapolis Star - Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird doesn't put last season's shortcomings on coach Rick Carlisle, whom he rewarded with a multiyear extension and front-office title Thursday.

Bird said injuries and Ron Artest's trade demand played a significant part in the team's 41-41 finish and first-round playoff elimination. And he's confident Carlisle will turn it around.

"Last year, there was a lot of things going on," Bird said. "I think he deserves a fair chance. Hopefully, this year we'll stay away from the injuries and we'll see what we can do."

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KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	Indianapolis Star - Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird doesn't put last season's shortcomings on coach Rick Carlisle, whom he rewarded with a multiyear extension and front-office title Thursday. Bird said injuries and Ron Artest's trade demand played a significant part in the team's 41-41 finish and first-round playoff elimination. And he's confident Carlisle will turn it around. "Last year, there was a lot of things going on," Bird said. "I think he deserves a fair chance. Hopefully, this year we'll stay away from the injuries and we'll see what we can do."