DC2345 Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Billingsley99 said: If the Pacers hire Finch, it makes me question somethings. Since he was an assistant for both the Rockets and Pelicans and both have coaching openings was he considered? If not why? What does that say? Maybe nothing maybe something He’s had talks with the Pelican’s and David Griffin. I think they are big name hunting with their hire though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 The Clips.... https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/clippers-players-were-upset-with-organizations-preferential-treatment-towards-kawhi-leonard-per-report/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwtaylor1055 Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 Barry Jackson is a writer that covers teams sports for teams in Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said: Barry Jackson is a writer that covers teams sports for teams in Miami. https://www.nba.com/heat/contact/directorycraightml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted October 18, 2020 Report Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, rico said: https://www.nba.com/heat/contact/directorycraightml Sounds like the same path that Spoelstra tok to being a head coach. Edited October 18, 2020 by IU Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/17/2020 at 5:17 PM, dwtaylor1055 said: Barry Jackson is a writer that covers teams sports for teams in Miami. I think the whole narrative that Finch is the "favorite" is over blown and probably been pushed out by his agent and not the Pacers especially since they aren't even starting their in person interviews until this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 39 minutes ago, DC2345 said: I think the whole narrative that Finch is the "favorite" is over blown and probably been pushed out by his agent and not the Pacers especially since they aren't even starting their in person interviews until this week. Agree that it's overblown, but not sure who is pushing it. Could be his agent like you said, could be the Pacers to try and gain leverage on other candidates in negotiations, could be something else. Never know what the hidden agendas are or who they're coming from IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, cybergates said: Agree that it's overblown, but not sure who is pushing it. Could be his agent like you said, could be the Pacers to try and gain leverage on other candidates in negotiations, could be something else. Never know what the hidden agendas are or who they're coming from IMO I've heard on a couple of Pacers podcasts that some of those guys are hearing that there is a lot of smoke and mirrors with the Pacers gig. The reason I don't think it's the Pacers with Finch is because he was called the favorite before the Pacers ever finished their zoom interviews with Craig and Quinn who were thought to be serious contenders coming from Miami. That just makes no sense for the Pacers to leak that out imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 hours ago, DC2345 said: I've heard on a couple of Pacers podcasts that some of those guys are hearing that there is a lot of smoke and mirrors with the Pacers gig. The reason I don't think it's the Pacers with Finch is because he was called the favorite before the Pacers ever finished their zoom interviews with Craig and Quinn who were thought to be serious contenders coming from Miami. That just makes no sense for the Pacers to leak that out imo. Have to say one thing the P's have been very good at over the years, and consistently, is keeping their moves close to the vest. They are good with "smoke and mirrors." People think they know what they're about to do, and are often then surprised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Hoosierhoopster said: Have to say one thing the P's have been very good at over the years, and consistently, is keeping their moves close to the vest. They are good with "smoke and mirrors." People think they know what they're about to do, and are often then surprised. I imagine Simon just wants to save a few $$ so he is playing games with their agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 13 hours ago, dgambill said: I imagine Simon just wants to save a few $$ so he is playing games with their agents. That's not what's going on. If it was about saving money then Nate McMillan would still be the head coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 According to Brian Windhorst the talk of Vic to Miami is most likely coming from Vic's camp because Miami has their sights set on bigger fish this offseason. That said other than a trade for Beal, Westbrook, or Paul I'm not sure what bigger name players will really be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 51 minutes ago, DC2345 said: According to Brian Windhorst the talk of Vic to Miami is most likely coming from Vic's camp because Miami has their sights set on bigger fish this offseason. That said other than a trade for Beal, Westbrook, or Paul I'm not sure what bigger name players will really be available. Giannis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Giannis Giannis isn't getting traded this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 The Pacers have made their hire. Nate Bjorkgen is the guy and been named the new head coach of the Indiana Pacers. He was the top assistant with the Raptors. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Just now, DC2345 said: The Pacers have made their hire. Nate Bjorkgen is the guy and been named the new head coach of the Indiana Pacers. He was the top assistant with the Raptors. And not mentioned previously. Like some poster(s) said, Pacers are good at keeping it close to the vest. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Bjorkgren Edited October 20, 2020 by cybergates 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, cybergates said: And not mentioned previously. Like some poster(s) said, Pacers are good at keeping it close to the vest. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Bjorkgren It was known that he was in the conversation and got a zoom interview but he wasn't thought to be a finalist so that was kept quiet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 I'm now curious to see how the Pacers go about filling out the coaching staff and what kind of offensive system this Nate goes with. I also am anxious to see what moves the Pacers make with their trades and free agency this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwtaylor1055 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 J. Michael of the Indy Star was told the reason for this hire was: Due to " Adaptability". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 28 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said: J. Michael of the Indy Star was told the reason for this hire was: Due to " Adaptability". That's the reason that I always thought the D'Antoni interest was strange because of the amount of roster moves needed to fit his scheme. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, DC2345 said: I'm now curious to see how the Pacers go about filling out the coaching staff and what kind of offensive system this Nate goes with. I also am anxious to see what moves the Pacers make with their trades and free agency this year. Hopefully one of the assistants is a former HC since he has never been a NBA HC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Pritchard just didn't want to have to remember a new name when talking to the head coach. He can still say 'Hey Nate, we should do this". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 2 hours ago, DC2345 said: That's the reason that I always thought the D'Antoni interest was strange because of the amount of roster moves needed to fit his scheme. You do realize MDA ran a completely different offense in Houston than he did in Phoenix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 4 hours ago, DC2345 said: The Pacers have made their hire. Nate Bjorkgen is the guy and been named the new head coach of the Indiana Pacers. He was the top assistant with the Raptors. Only 2 ways to view this. One is Pacers went cheap or Pacers have found a gem that fits their roster makeup. Expect plenty of fast break points and zone defense is what I'm hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 On a completely unrelated note. Peter Dinwiddie was a guy that started with Pacers way back when. If there is a rung below ticket sales on the NBA career path that's where he started. Anyway....pretty cool to see hard work pay off. He's VP of Operations now at Philly....one step below Elton Brand. Pretty cool story for the local guy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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