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By Deanna Gugel

After all the discussion about the Magic's handling of Darko Milicic's free agency, I have to admit that I wondered what he would have to say when the public heard Milicic himself speak on the topic -- considering that he had made no secret about his unhappiness with his years with the Pistons. Well, he got his chance on Tuesday, when he was introduced to the media in Memphis. Asked what he thought about the Magic giving up his rights and signing Rashard Lewis, Milicic took the high road. He seems to have moved forward quite easily. That doesn't always make for the most flashy story, but it is refreshing to see. Said Milicic: "I spent a year-and-a-half in Orlando, and it was good for me. They took me out of Detroit, where I never had a chance to play. They gave me some chances to play. I’m really thankful to them for that. I’m here and my career is going on, and I don’t really want to talk about Orlando. They made a decision to sign Rashard Lewis, and they know what is best for that team and I can’t really say much about it.''