Giannis with an obvious and unnecessary forearm to Haliburton and then the Bucks broadcast team had the audacity to say “Haliburton is one of the best floppers.”
The
#Pacers
are embracing a YOUTH MOVEMENT with this core!
Tyrese Haliburton - 23
Bennedict Mathurin - 21
Andrew Nembhard - 23
Obi Toppin - 25
Jarace Walker - 19
Jordan Nwora - 24
Aaron Nesmith - 23
Jalen Smith - 23
Isaiah Jackson - 21
Ben Sheppard- 21
Myles Turner - 27…
Paul George For Victor Oladipo and Domas Sabonis might be the most equally distributed trade in NBA History.
All players involved benefited from the move and all are thriving in their roles. It’s rare this ever happens in the NBA, but it did this time and it’s awesome.
Lance on returning to The Fieldhouse in front of
#Pacers
fans
“It’s probably gonna be like Michael Jordan coming back to the NBA or something.”
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Draymond Green on the Pacers:
“Whether they (Indiana) can ultimately push this thing to where we all want to go, the key to that is…BENNEDICT MATHURIN.
That kid I think has a great deal of potential. He’s a go getter. He’s not soft at all. You ain’t bullying him, he ain’t…
The Indiana Pacers are the BEST franchise in NBA history to never win an NBA Finals.
8 Eastern Conference Finals Appearances since 1994, tied for the most ECF Appearances since 1990.
The Pacers also have made the playoffs 24 times over the last 30 seasons!
Over the last 18-months, the Indiana Pacers have quickly turned their franchise around:
1. Traded Sabonis, Lamb and J. Holiday for Haliburton, Hield & Thompson. The next season, BOTH Haliburton and Sabonis were named All-Stars!
2. Drafted Mathurin 6th overall & Nembhard 31st…
First Take talks Pacers and Haliburton:
Stephen A: “it’s unbelievable just watching this kid do this thing right now…the brotha is spectacular. The Pacers are averaging over 128 points per game and they’re 3rd in the league in 3pt shooting and that dude is the reason why.”…
Myles Turner on the Pacers getting more exposure from their win Monday and being talked about on First Take:
“Umm…I mean it’s cute…don’t get me wrong. We loved being talked about here and there, it’s what we asked for, but like no one’s gonna take us seriously until you…
Bennedict Mathurin has outscored Paolo Banchero through three games, 72-70.
Mathurin has played 16-minutes less than Paolo, and has attempted 7 fewer shots.
I appreciate Oladipo playing this season for Indiana with professionalism. It could’ve been Harden-like and that would’ve sucked.
He brought the city so much joy when PG left and gave Indiana several great memories.
I’m going to miss Vic, and hope he has success in his future.
Have to wonder if Obi Toppin will have a Jermaine O’Neal type moment by being traded to the Pacers.
Young, promising, athletic big that was not getting the playing time he wanted, but was traded to a team with an opportunity for him to grow.
Balls in his court now…
The Kings and Pacers trade is NOT a win-win. Kings trading Haliburton resulted in a two All-NBA seasons from Fox and Sabonis with a playoff berth. Sacramento won the trade and it’s not close.
Props to
@TyHaliburton22
on an amazing journey:
•Ranked 172nd in the county (3-star recruit) when he committed to Iowa State.
•Became a starter his second game at Iowa State after an injury to their starter, and never lost his starting spot.
•Suffered season ending injury…
Tyrese Haliburton on Tristan Thompson’s time in Indy.
“Tristan joked with me that him coming here was like his big brother dropping him off at school…my favorite part was that he didn’t have a tribute to Sac but had one for Indy.”
The Pacers are 6-1 since Wally Szczerbiak called Tyrese Haliburton a “fake, wannabe All-Star.”
Indiana has defeated the Celtics, Heat, Hawks, Cavaliers, Clippers and Raptors during that stretch.
Woj tells
@ryenarussillo
on the Russillo Poscast that he will not be tweeting out picks during the draft this year.
He said that he will focus on ESPN’s television coverage of the draft and on trades.
The Indiana Pacers are heading to the In-Season Tournament Championship after going 6-0!
Defeated the Cavs 121-116 ✅
Defeated the 76ers 132-126 ✅
Defeated the Hawks 157-152 ✅
Defeated the Pistons 136-113 ✅
Defeated the Celtics 122-112 ✅
Defeated the Bucks 128-119 ✅
As a lifelong Pacers fan, hearing Tyrese Haliburton gush about the Pacers organization and express his excitement to be here longterm makes me through the roof ecstatic that Indiana FINALLY found their franchise guy.
Hoping he never wears another team’s jersey.
Rick Carlisle:
“I’d like someone to name 5 other players who are better than Jrue Holiday. He can guard anybody. He’s a guy that’s too often overlooked as a truly great player.”
Paul George Fun Facts
Paul George now plays for Doc Rivers, his ex girlfriends father.
Paul George cheated on Callie Rivers, with a stripper named Daniela.
Paul George allegedly offered Daniela $1M to abort the baby.
Paul & Daniela started dating and now have 2-children.
The Detroit Pistons had an excellent draft, selecting Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser.
I feel like people haven’t praised the Pistons enough for their drafting the last 3 years.
Cade, Ivey, Duren, Ausar and Sasser…
Smart selections by the FO…these are winning players.
Brian Windhorst on the Pacers:
“They have $8M in cap space, 5 tradable firsts and 10 seconds (draft picks). They are in prime position if they want. I don’t think they’re gonna look for rentals. They are in as good of position to make noise as anybody in the league.”
A very dejected Tyrese Haliburton after the game tonight:
"I’ve never went through a stretch like this in my life. This s*** sucks. It seems like everyone has the f***ing answer but it’s about me figuring s*** out."
Buddy Hield on his IG Story:
“Indy - thanks to the city and the fans for showing me such love from day 1!!! And a big thank you to the Pacers for being such a first class organization. It was an honor to be a
@pacers
the past 2 years!”
Former Pacers center, Scot Pollard, has found a heart thanks to an amazing donor. From Scot Pollard’s wife, Dawn, on IG:
“Scot wanted me to let everyone know that the pre-heart transplant hair is gone because...it's go time!! After a rollercoaster ride of emotions, a few offers…
The Pacers 8th overall pick can’t see the floor on a consistent basis, why would anyone be upset about trading future draft picks for an All-NBA level 4…?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the Indiana Pacers:
“They play fast and they play free. They race up and down the court no matter what. All five guys are like weapons. They can all shoot whenever they want, drive, dribble, pass. Everybody’s a threat at all times.”
According to Woj, Indiana tried to acquire BOTH Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby but they didn’t have enough, or weren’t willing to offer enough to get that done.
Bennedict Mathurin on the Jaden Ivey rivalry:
“He’s a great player. I love playing against him. My challenge is to always bring my best against him. You know he was drafted ahead of me. The thing is, I feel like he brings the best out of me every time we compete against each…
Tyrese Haliburton on 107.5 The Fan:
“Reggie text me the other day some encouraging words about embracing where you are and soaking it all in…I have yet to meet Reggie in person, looking forward to that.”
#BoomBaby
7 fouls were called against the Pacers after AD and LeBron had their 30 second “meeting” with Head Official Marc Davis before Myles Turner was finally allowed to shoot his free throws.
In addition to that, the Lakers were called for…ZERO fouls after that “meeting”.
2023 has been an awesome year!
•My podcast, Setting The Pace, continues to grow.
•I’ve been able to cover the Pacers as a member of the media for a select number of games this season.
•I lost over 60 pounds from the beginning of the year.
Can’t wait to see what 2024 has!
🧵Jimmy Butler spoke with Sports Illustrated for their 2023-2024 NBA Preview. Here were his thoughts on the Pacers:
“Indiana is going to have a breakout year. Tyrese Haliburton is on the cusp of being elite.”
🧵 Top Places to eat in Indianapolis for All-Star Weekend with location and restaurant description attached.
1. St. Elmo’s 🥩 🍤
Historic & stately wining & dining destination known for its steaks & seafood, plus cocktail lounge.
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Per source, Lance Stephenson will fully embrace coming back to Indiana and wants to retire as a Pacer.
Lance is completely fine with taking on whatever role the Pacers ask of him and is happy with where the Pacers are headed.
As of right now, no deal is in place.