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Not saying he wasn't a very good player for the Pacers. Just don't think he's good enough to support the public perception that the Pacers got robbed in the George trade. I also think that the NBA is the toughest sport to get credit for being a breakout star. Aaron Judge can do it in his first season in MLB. Carson Wentz can do it in his second season in the NFL. But, Vic could average 24 points while George averages only 17, and people will still claim the Pacers got taken to the cleaners. And, that doesn't even account what Sabonis brings to the table. It's ludicrous how difficult it is to break a label in the NBA.

Just read that, in the last 24 seconds of regulation and overtime, on shots to take the lead, Paul George was 1-16 as a Pacer.

Major factor that should be taken into consideration is that Vic wants to be in Indiana (I don't know about Sabonis) PG did not. Regardless of 'talent', an increased level of effort and energy, a better attitude, etc. could very well help the Pacers win the trade.

Cant imagine how they thin the ranks even more. I know a lot of people hate on ESPN but you have to love the network during college hoops season.

Just read an article on Vic tonight that mentioned he had lost a lot of weight over the summer. He's more athletic than ever.

ESPN reporting Cody had a bone bruise on his knee. http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2579258/cody-zeller

I checked the box right after the game and it said DNP - Injury. At that point, they may have just been speculating, but it still seems strange that it's reported as Coaches Decision now.

Vic releases another single.

OKC will be within 3-5 wins of where they were last season. These moves may make them better on paper, but I'm not so sure it will translate to the court.

Cody (#89) and Vic (#78) both make ESPN's Top 100 list. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/nbarank76100/nbarank-players-76-100

Interesting article on how statistical analysis recognizes Cody as one of the most valuable big men in the NBA. http://hoopshype.com/2017/09/07/heres-why-cody-zeller-is-one-of-the-most-valuable-big-men-in-the-nba/ Apparently, though, his own coach uses a different criteria. https://sports.yahoo.com/hornets-plan-start-dwight-howard-161636606.html

Southern Indiana Reform School for Insufferable Adolescents. Class of both '83 and '85. '83 diploma was revoked in the aftermath of a controversial cheating scandal.

Wasn't that long ago this whole thread would have been about Eric Gordon.