Indiana Pacers re-sign West

Washington, July 11 (IANS): Indiana Pacers officially re-signed NBA power forward David West.

The $36.6 million contract will keep the 32-year-old veteran in Indianapolis for at least two years, with another year being a player option, reports Xinhua.

West played a key part in Pacers last season, carrying the team to the NBA Conference Finals and forced defending champion Miami Heat into Game 7.

“He’s done more for this franchise than he can ever imagine,” said Pacers president Larry Bird.