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    Vic and Sabonis combine for 38 points, 14 boards, and 13 assists, to help the Pacers defeat the Cavs in Cleveland.  And, on the 2nd night of a back-to back to boot.

     

    Edit:  And, no...KOB and I are not the same person.  Nor is he one of my ex-wives 

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    Hoopster.

    Have the Spurs and Pacers switch coaches.    Give me your opinion on what that does to the win total of each club.  

    Is Pop worth 10 wins?  Using last season as a barometer, add 10 to the Pacers 42 and get 52.  Subtract 10 from the Spurs' 61 and get 51.  

    I think we all can agree that Pop is one of the best coaches of all time (maybe THE best).  Nate McMillan is not.  

    Are the rosters really that much different, or does Pop just make it seem so?

    In regards to Vic/Sabonis versus George, you have two players that potentially are on the upswing versus a player that is likely starting a downswing, or is close to it.

    It is entirely possible that Vic can prove this year that he was mis-used in Orlando and not a good fit in OKC.  Will people give him credit?  That remains to be seen.  But, f the stats and the Pacers record warrant it, I have no problem claiming at the end of the season that the Pacers got the better end of the deal

     

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    7 minutes ago, KoB2011 said:

    This is true, might have even been 0-16.  But, he did other clutch things, just not that late in the game.  

    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. 

     

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    7 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said:

    Disagree, though Sabonis has looked pretty good early. If he can keep up that play, and not disappear like he did just last season, that will be a nice benefit to the Ps.

    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.    

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    10 hours ago, ADegenerate said:

    Is it just me or does Vic look slimmed down? Seems more fit and agile to me. I'm sure he put some serious work in during the off 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.

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    10 minutes ago, BGleas said:

    Anyone know why Zeller got a DNP-Coaches Decision last night? Is he hurt but they didn’t list it? Would seem odd for him to be out of Charlottes rotation. 

    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.

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