Jarrett Jack has been a crucial part of the Pacers this season and the team would like to retain him this offseason when he becomes a restricted free agent.

Jack is making $2 million this season in the final year of his first contract governed by the rookie scale.

"I think any player would like to find a place they can call home because there's so much moving around in the league, you never get to stay stationary," Jack said.

"I definitely would love to stay here. This is my first time going through the free agent process. Hopefully it's over sooner than later."

"There are people in the league that can play both positions, but few can play both at the level Jarrett plays them," said Pacers coach Jim O'Brien.

"This is a professional basketball league, and you can't get any more professional than Jarrett Jack," Bird said while watching a recent team workout. "He's done everything that you're supposed to do as a basketball player.

"He plays tough, practices hard, plays hard, spends time after practice working his game. He's a great teammate. He's what this league should be about, and I think it's an honor for us to have him as an Indiana Pacer."

RealGM Note: Jack is ranked 89th in season FIC and has a Reina Value of +299%.

Via Indianapolis Star

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