He has been a stud in what has been, for all intents and purposes, his rookie season, but you tend to forget . . . At times, it's clear that it's Rose. At others, it's not. The Pacers needed Rose to be special Saturday, needed him to give this franchise some idea he is prepared to become The Man some day. Instead, his game and, it seemed, his head, were elsewhere.
Stardom is an every-day responsibility.
Miller has known that for years. Bob Kravitz is a sports columnist for The Indianapolis Star . The Indianapolis Star. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.