Pacers' president Larry Bird has some lofty goals for star forward Danny Granger, which aren't limited to just making the All-Star team.

"I want Danny to make the All-Star team, but I'd rather see him represent our country in the next Olympics," Bird told the Associated Press. "That's what I want to see, and that's when you know you made it, because those are all the best players in the world."

Bird is hoping Granger will receive an invite to the 2012 Olympics in London.

"In the last year, just watching from the beginning of the season, it's all business, but at a higher level," Bird said. "I think Danny understands what it takes to get there, and I think he'll do it."

Granger is averaging 26.2 points per game, fourth in the NBA.