Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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Dustin Dopirak on the Pacers draft & roster moving forward + Damien Wilkins (Overtime Elite's Head of basketball) on Amen and Ausar Thompson + how special of a player Tyrese Haliburton is Jun 09, 2023

Show notes

Alex Golden is joined by Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star to discuss at length about the players who came into workout for the Pacers this week, potentially moving up in the draft and what player fits the best for the team at the 7th overall pick. Alex then puts Dustin on the hot seat and lists multiple players from last year's roster and asks him if they'll return next season or be on a different team.

In segment 2, Damien Wilkins, former Indiana Pacer and GM of Overtime Elite comes on to discuss at length what OTE is, their goal to grow as an organization and how Amen and Ausar will project as NBA prospects. Damien talks briefly about his time in Indiana, how Tyrese Haliburton makes everyone around him better and how skilled he is as a leader.

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Draft Caitlin Cooper joins to discuss: Bobi Klintman, Jarace Walker, Cam Whitmore, Taylor Hendricks + Mailbag Questions! Jun 07, 2023

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Alex Golden is joined by Caitlin Cooper to breakdown the game of Wake Forrest forward, Bobi Klintman. After they discuss Bobi, they pivot to discuss the players most talked about with the 7th pick (Jarace Walker, Taylor Hendricks and Cam Whitmore). Caitlin has written 4-great scouting reports on these players as she has seen multiple games of theirs in college and breaks down what they would bring to the Pacers and what areas they lack in that might be problematic fit wise for the Pacers.

To wrap up the show, Alex and Caitlin answer your mailbag questions, look at the recent coaching hires across the league and discuss whether or not Dan Burke coming back to the Pacers would be something of interest.

Bobi Klintman - Stock Up Stock Down https://www.patreon.com/posts/nba-draft-bobi-83960652

Jarace Walker - Stock Up Stock Down https://www.patreon.com/posts/nba-draft-jarace-82849337

Taylor Hendricks - Stock Up Stock Down https://www.patreon.com/posts/nba-draft-taylor-83189620

Cam Whitmore - Stock Up Stock Down https://www.patreon.com/posts/nba-draft-cam-83374123

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Pacers Offseason Preview with Keith Smith + G.G. Jackson, Trayce Jackson-Davis and best fits for Pacers in the draft with Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings Jun 06, 2023

Show notes

On today's episode we have two great segments with two awesome guests: Keith Smith of Spotrac and The Front Office Show and Tyler Metcalf of No Ceilings.

In segment 1 we discuss Tyrese Haliburton's potential max contract, what the numbers could look like and how soon the Pacers will want to get the deal done. Keith talks about the rest of the Pacers roster and how they fit in with the team moving forward. How the new CBA will impact the league financially and how the Pacers small window of cap flexibility makes it an even more important summer for them. Lastly, Keith answers rapid fire questions on whether or not these players will be traded or stay on their current team this offseason: Beal, Brown, Trae, Ayton, Siakam, Annunoby, Toppin, Finney-Smith.

In segment 2 the guys discuss the most fascinating prospect in the draft, G.G. Jackson. The pros and cons to his game, why he would fit with the Pacers, what red flags there are with him and so much more. Tyler then shares his thoughts on prospect Trayce Jackson-Davis and shares the best fits for the Pacers with their pick ranges.

2023 NBA Draft Guide (No Ceilings)

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Interview with Jordan Nwora + Cam Whitmore has individual workout with the Pacers Jun 02, 2023

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Alex and Facci interview Pacers forward, Jordan Nwora! Jordan discusses his final few months of the season with the Pacers, the relationships he's built with the coaching staff and players, his familiarity with the city of Indianapolis, growing as a player with more opportunity in Indiana than Milwaukee, the differences in both teams, being traded to Indy with local legend George Hill, his goals with the Pacers and then answers some rapid fire questions!

Before the interview, Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers hosting Cam Whitmore for an individual workout and share a clip of his interview on how well he knows this Pacers team.

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2023 Setting The Pace NBA Mock Draft (Full 1st Round) Jun 01, 2023

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Alex Golden and Facci host a full 1st Round 2023 NBA Mock Draft with a different guest to represent each team. The representatives make the pick and explain why they chose that player for their team. This is a loaded one but full of great comments on some terrific prospects.

1. San Antonio (1:30 minute mark) pick made by Dylan Hunter Carter

2. Charlotte (4:00 minute mark) pick made by Keenan Womack

3. Portland (8:00 minute mark) pick made by Ryan Hammer

4. Houston (11:00 minute mark) pick made by Jackson Gatlin

5. Detroit (15:00 minute mark) pick made by Jack Kelly

6. Orlando (19:30 minute mark) pick made by Richard Stayman

7. Indiana (22:45 minute mark) pick made by Michael Facci

8. Washington (28:35 minute mark) pick made by Riley Richards

9. Utah (32:15 minute mark) pick made by Nathan Grubel

10. Dallas (35:40 minute mark) pick made by Grant Afseth

11. Orlando (from Chicago) (39:10 minute mark) pick made by Richard Stayman

12. Oklahoma City (43:00 minute mark) pick made by Jacob Kniffen

13. Toronto (49;00 minute mark) pick made by Esfandiar Baraheni

14. New Orleans (53:00 minute mark) pick made by David Grubb

15. Atlanta (56:00 minute mark) pick made by Albert Ghim

16. Utah (from Minnesota) (59:30 minute mark) pick made by Nathan Grubel

17. Los Angeles Lakers (104:15 minute mark) pick made by Mike Garcia

18. Miami (107:40 minute mark) pick made by Giancarlo Navas

19. Golden State (1:11:35 minute mark) pick made by Tyler Metcalf

20. Houston (from LA Clippers) (116:30 minute mark) pick made by Jackson Gatlin

21. Brooklyn (from Phoenix) (121:05 minute mark) pick made by Chucking Darts

22. Brooklyn (125:00 minute mark) pick made by Chucking Darts

23. Portland (from New York) (128:40 minute mark) pick made by Ryan Hammer

24. Sacramento (134:00 minute mark) pick made by Vince Miracle

25. Memphis (137:15 minute mark) pick made by Parker Fleming

26. Indiana (from Cleveland) (140:50 minute mark) pick made by Alex Golden

27. Charlotte (from Denver via New York and Oklahoma City) (145:50 minute mark) pick made by Keenan Womack

28. Utah (from Philadelphia via Brooklyn) (149:40 minute mark) pick made by Nathan Grubel

29. Indiana (from Boston) (152:55 minute mark) pick made by Alex Golden

30. LA Clippers (from Milwaukee via Houston) (159:15 minute mark) pick made by Combo's Court

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Pacers Top 20 Big Board (players 1-10) May 30, 2023

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Alex Golden and Facci are here to discuss the TOP 10 players on their Pacers Top 20 Big Board. Who will be the surprise player on each of their Top 10 lists, are the guys still torn on Jarace Walker vs. Taylor Hendricks, who does Alex see as the 2nd best guard in the draft and and which Thompson twin does Facci like best for the Pacers?

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Pacers Top 20 Big Board (players 11-20) + Marc Stein reports the Pacers want to move up in the draft! May 29, 2023

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Alex Golden and Facci are here to discuss the Pacers latest rumors from NBA reporter Marc Stein. After that, the guys share players 11-20 on their Pacers Top 20 Big Board. The guys have several commonalities in terms of players on their board that overlap, but they do have some differences. They explain what led to those differences and how they went about making their big board for the Pacers...

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Breaking down the games of Trayce Jackson-Davis, Zach Edey and Jalen Hood-Schifino with Coach Tony Adragna (The Prospect Chronicles) May 26, 2023

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Coach Tony Adragna of Assembly Call to discuss more NBA Draft prospects, but this time, they're talking about local college standouts: Trayce Jakson-Davis, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Zach Edey.

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The Pacers rumored interest in trading up for Brandon Miller and an interview with NBA prospect DaRon Holmes II May 24, 2023

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Alex and Facci start the show off discussing the latest rumors that the Pacers are eyeing Brandon Miller and would be willing to move up to 2 or 3 to acquire him. Then the guys explain why it would be worth it to trade up for a player like this and what he brings to the table for the franchise long term. The guys then throw out about 3-4 trade ideas that would help them land Miller in a deal with either Charlotte or Portland.

Then, the guys interview Dayton Flyer's big man, DaRon Holmes! Holmes is an excellent young man who is ready to prove his value to the league. He's projected as an early second round pick and still has till the end of May to determine if he will stay in the draft, but he breaks down why he will be a good fit in the NBA, players he models his game after, what teams will be getting when they select him and what position he sees himself at long term.

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Bob Kravitz on why the Pacers shouldn't rush their rebuild and should consider trading up in this draft or trading for more picks May 24, 2023

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Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci are joined by Bob Kravitz of The Athletic to talk about the Pacers upcoming offseason, the options they have in the upcoming draft and how the team should look to continue down the rebuild path and not get too eager to add veterans to a team that isn't ready for a deep playoff run. Plus, Bob shares a WILD trade idea that a friend of his sent him from Houston that would land the Pacers the 4th overall pick WITHOUT giving up pick 7.

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