Pacers' forward Danny Granger claims that he is ready to lead the team with Jermaine O'Neal now in Toronto, according to HoopsWorld.

"With Jermaine gone, the job just got a lot harder," Granger said. "It's a lot more on my shoulders, on Mike's (Dunleavy) shoulders and even Jeff Foster has been around for years, but we have to take this team to the next level."

Granger started 80 games for Indiana last season, averaging 19.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.

"I'll just do whatever it takes for this team." Granger said.