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If Zion reaches Barkley level he will truly be an all time great. Barkley, for his physical build, was an absolute freak. His athleticism, his skill, but more than anything, is drive are unparalleled IMO outside people like MJ, Kobie, LBJ. Sir Charles was a beast and and player of the highest order. Way above, IMO, opinion guys like Reggie, Karl Malone, or Ewing from his general time period. All those guys were great. Make no mistake. But I always found Barkley on a different level.

Don't know if it will be regret. Although I suppose it could be. Brogdon's injury history should not have been an unknown to us. Obviously, for best possible success you want everyone healthy when it matters. Still lots to be answered about both he and Dipo (post-injury). That said, the depth of the team overall has been impressive in Dipo's complete absence and Brogdon's stints out of the lineup. As it's always been for the Pacers, even with Dipo back and, at some point, 100%, it's going to have to be a sum of the parts approach. No superstar on the roster.

Shawn Phillips 2022, 6-10 250 lbs. Don't known much about him.

Barkley was SO dang good. Wow

19 Indiana high school basketball players in 247's top 215. Stop and think about that for a moment. https://247sports.com/Season/2021-Basketball/RecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=Highschool&State=IN

Despite Brogdon being out, Pacers are 4-1 on the left coast trip. Pretty successful. Would be great to cap it with a win in Portland, but that's been a house of horrors for us for years. Need to get that monkey off our back. EDIT: Check that 3-1 following win at Golden State last night with the Portland game remaining.

I like the Larry Johnson comparison. Barkley is on another level, imo. That dude in his prime went toe to toe with anyone, only MJ outplayed him head to head.

Saw another great comparison I hadn't thought of before...Larry Johnson....early in his career that guy was a freak of nature...once he hurt his back...never the same. IMO unless something changes with his weight etc...I see Zion like I see Lamar Jackson. A bright comet tracing across the sky...brilliant for a short time...but destined to burn out or pass. I don't see them as long term stars in the sky. Their games just don't lend themselves to longevity...so enjoy and use them up while they shine bright...they have a short window.

Kobe news is a gut punch. RIP, Kobe. Best to his family.

This is exactly why we went with Middleton. GREAT guy and if we could’ve had both absolutely, but for the price he was too much of a health risk.