Potential often pays better than performance in today's NBA. That's why the Indiana Pacers were able to pluck a possible starting point guard from the league's bargain bin.

Kenny Anderson signed for a song last week. But while his one-year, $1.1 million contract might seem like a sad refrain for a 12-year veteran, he sees it as a revival number.

"I'm not bitter," said Anderson, who will join the other veterans in training camp on Oct. 3. "This is just the way it goes now with contracts. Who would have thought I would play 13 years in this league? I'm just glad that I'm still wanted."

The Pacers want Anderson to fix a hole in their backcourt. Coach Rick Carlisle is reserving judgment on whether he'll become a starter or a backup to incumbent Jamaal Tinsley, and that's fine with Anderson. He's just eager to regenerate his career.

"I know one thing," Carlisle said. "Kenny Anderson right now is a very motivated player.

"He's at a point in his career where his game will do the talking. I know what Kenny's capable of, but he has to come in here and do it. And he knows that."

Via Indianapolis Star

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