IU Scott Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 14 hours ago, Danomatic said: I’m sure that AG could play either position. Aaaand I really like Bog, but Jefferson, GR3 and Joe Young can find work elsewhere. Get us some more Hoosiers and watch the chemistry soar to another level. Don’t get me wrong, I like GR3. I just think that he hasn’t given me any inclination that he’s anything more than a bench guy that can produce on occasion. I love what 85% of our roster brings to the table though! As an IU and Pacer fan I really don't care where the players come from and I want the Pacers to get the best players possible. I really couldn't care less if they come from IU or any other college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 3 hours ago, 5fouls said: Don't underestimate how valuable Thad Young is to this team. Honestly, the starting 5 for the Pacers next year needs to be the same as this season. Sabonis and Lance are bench pieces that must be back. I would like Joseph back as well, but he is probably the easiest to replace among the Top 8 in the rotation. I'm hoping any roster changes that do occur are outside of those 8 players. The only place I disagree with you is that I truly hope Lance is not on the team next year. I might be the only Pacers fans to dislike Lance but I just can't stand watching him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, IU Scott said: The only place I disagree with you is that I truly hope Lance is not on the team next year. I might be the only Pacers fans to dislike Lance but I just can't stand watching him play. Lance adds a special intangible that I think is key to the team's success. Unorthodox, certainly. But, while his act did not work at all with the other teams he has played on, for some reason, it works in Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, IU Scott said: As an IU and Pacer fan I really don't care where the players come from and I want the Pacers to get the best players possible. I really couldn't care less if they come from IU or any other college. 1 minute ago, IU Scott said: The only place I disagree with you is that I truly hope Lance is not on the team next year. I might be the only Pacers fans to dislike Lance but I just can't stand watching him play. I'm going to take counterpoint to a couple of your posts... If the talent is equal, I care a LOT about where the players come from. Former IU players generate a lot of fan interest and that drives ticket sales as well. If the Pacers are led by Vic instead of PG, I'm much more interested even if Vic's team is not a bit better than PG's. An intangible extra benefit of former local players is, I suspect they dig even deeper and try a little harder when playing for the "home" team. Fan support likely also provides an extra lift. ...and on Lance, I think you're letting his history color your perception. There will always be a little Lance in Lance's game, but I think he's come a long way in maturing and after reading a recent interview, I came away with a little more appreciation for Lance than before. Lance feels a lot of loyalty to the Pacer organization and admitted leaving them last time was a mistake. He seems very happy to be a Pacer and the level of on-court antics seems significantly toned down. For the level of talent he has, he's plenty cheap and seems to be at his best as a Pacer. Frankly, I laughed my arse off when he blew in LeBron's ear during the playoffs. Yeah, it was silly, but he's been in LeBron's head ever since and I personally think that's great. He's no different for the Pacers than Will Sheehey was for IU (the Purdue flexing) and I'm OK with having a little of that on the Pacers. I think it gives them a mental edge than just being a bunch of nice guys with some talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 50 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I think a guy like Clint Capela could work very well for Pacers. Pacers won't ever get the huge free agent I agree....but add guys like Capela and continue hope we hit on draft night. Donnie did it that way. Only reason Pacers didn't have multiple NBA titles was some dude named Michael up in Chicago. David West is the perfect example of the type of FA the Pacers can bring in that can be difference makers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 5 hours 'til tip-off!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, rico said: 5 hours 'til tip-off!!!!!!!! Is TNT not picking the game up until it's an hour old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 minute ago, 5fouls said: Is TNT not picking the game up until it's an hour old? I need an hour to get "lubricated"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 hours ago, FKIM01 said: I'm going to take counterpoint to a couple of your posts... If the talent is equal, I care a LOT about where the players come from. Former IU players generate a lot of fan interest and that drives ticket sales as well. If the Pacers are led by Vic instead of PG, I'm much more interested even if Vic's team is not a bit better than PG's. An intangible extra benefit of former local players is, I suspect they dig even deeper and try a little harder when playing for the "home" team. Fan support likely also provides an extra lift. ...and on Lance, I think you're letting his history color your perception. There will always be a little Lance in Lance's game, but I think he's come a long way in maturing and after reading a recent interview, I came away with a little more appreciation for Lance than before. Lance feels a lot of loyalty to the Pacer organization and admitted leaving them last time was a mistake. He seems very happy to be a Pacer and the level of on-court antics seems significantly toned down. For the level of talent he has, he's plenty cheap and seems to be at his best as a Pacer. Frankly, I laughed my arse off when he blew in LeBron's ear during the playoffs. Yeah, it was silly, but he's been in LeBron's head ever since and I personally think that's great. He's no different for the Pacers than Will Sheehey was for IU (the Purdue flexing) and I'm OK with having a little of that on the Pacers. I think it gives them a mental edge than just being a bunch of nice guys with some talent. I was at the game on Friday and Lance killed us in that game and just make stupid plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 28 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I was at the game on Friday and Lance killed us in that game and just make stupid plays. Lance is our 8th best player who avgs 9p 5r 3a in 23 mins and brings a crazy amount of energy, especially at home. He's going no where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Lances antics were always blown out of proportion anyway.. and he's in a role now where he can act how he wants because... he's a role player. The more he pisses the other team off the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierFaithful Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Lance is on a super cheap deal. He's here until it's run out at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, HoosierFaithful said: Lance is on a super cheap deal. He's here until it's run out at least. Do you know how long that runs through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Lance has one year left on a team option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 https://hoopshype.com/salaries/indiana_pacers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 23 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Lance has one year left on a team option. Oh we're picking that up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, btownqb said: Oh we're picking that up We better. Only $4-$5 M and brings an attitude this organization hasn't had in awhile. Give me Lance/Artest/Rodman/Oakley guys or types on my team all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier24 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Pacers by 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 I'm weird on this one. Cleveland has to come out blazing. They've been down many times 2-1 but 3-1 a different animal minus the win vs Golden St. I'm thinking 108-103 Pacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier24 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Pacers are due for a GOOD START! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 20 minutes ago, Hoosier24 said: Pacers are due for a GOOD START! Not tonight. Pacers look tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Probably left 8 points out there. Pacers will be just fine. Not like they haven't been down 17 vs Cavs in the last 48 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Air Guitar time for Lance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Would be nice if Thad could hit free throws! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just now, Seeking6 said: Air Guitar time for Lance. I love air guitar time haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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