Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Intriguing Fan Trade Ideas + Setting The Pace Fan of the Week: JHAQ (Like Shaq with a J) Jan 05, 2022

Show notes

Awesome show today, as Facci and Alex answer voicemail trade ideas from our great listeners! We had 8-trade ideas, and the majority of them were different, allowing for a wide variety of conversation to be had. We hope you enjoy!

In our final segment, we have on comic expert, JHAQ, to discuss his love for the Pacers, growing up a Pacers fan, thoughts on the current roster and how he got into creating these unique comics.

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Mailbag Pt. 2 - Best Case Scenario for the Pacers by the Trade Deadline + will COVID impact NBA Trades? Jan 03, 2022

Show notes

Alex Golden is joined by COVID expert, Dr. Michael Facci, to answer questions from Pt. 2 of the Mailbag!

Topics: Covid Impact on Pacers trades, losing for a high draft pick, signing Lance for the rest of the season, conspiracy theories with Matthew Peck on leaked information/throwing games, getting leaders on the Pacers that are similar to Big Q and Darius Leonard for the Colts, getting the fun back, does the Pacers organization have the ability to create a championship contender, (unrealistic) dream trade for this team, keep Caris to run the point, Lance should retire a Pacer, Dan Burke's departure, waiting to trade Caris till the summer/maybe trade Brogdon instead and will the trade market be dead until Ben Simmons is dealt.

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LANCE RETURNS + Mailbag Pt. 1 Jan 03, 2022

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Alex Golden and Facci recap the Lance Stephenson's 2021 debut with the Pacers, more players in Health and Safety Protocols and what went wrong against the Cavs.

After that, they kick off the mailbag questions discussing: Lance Stephenson, Sabonis becoming a 3pt shooter, the coaching staff's faults with this rosters overall play, trading for Kevin Porter Jr. or Christian Wood and rapid fire answers of yes or no on which players are traded by the deadline!

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New Years Resolutions for the Pacers Franchise Dec 31, 2021

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Alex Golden and Michael Facci start off the show recapping another lackluster performance from the Pacers in their 116-108 loss against the Hornets. Alex and Facci discuss Goga Bitadze being a wasted pick by the Pacers, the lack of a team identity and dying interest in the team.

Next, Facci shares the Setting The Pace, Player of the Week. The guys discuss why this player won and how a certain stat highlights how the team performs when he accomplishes this stat. After that, Facci kicks off The Rookie Report with Chris Duarte...looking at his play of late and how he has now entered Covid Health and Safety Protocols. Facci shares thoughts on Isaiah Jackson and how he has entered protocols as well.

Lastly, Facci and Alex each share their resolutions for this Pacers team.

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State of the Pacers with Scott Agness Dec 29, 2021

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Alex Golden and Michael Facci start off today's show discussing the Pacers last two games, and the recent news of Brad Wanamaker being waived and Keifer Sykes being added to the Pacers 15-man roster.

Later, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins the show to discuss the current state of the Indiana Pacers. Key talking points from this conversation are centered around Rick Carlisle, Brogdon extended and LeVert not, The never ending TurBonis convo, Goga's lack of playing time, Oshae's inconsistent minutes up to this point and trade value for Caris LeVert.

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Pacers Fake Trades with Dan Favale Dec 23, 2021

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Alex Golden is joined by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and The Hardwood Knocks Podcast to look at potential trades the Pacers could make, and why the Pacers have been so inconsistent this season, Alex and Dan alternate sharing their trades, explaining why they came up with their trade idea framework and what they view as fair value for the Pacers best trade chips.

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Mark Montieth on the Pacers Problematic Season + If Every Pacers Player were a Christmas Character Dec 21, 2021

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Alex Golden is joined by Mark Montieth to look at the Pacers biggest problems, what areas they need to improve this roster and what to make of this current core and all the reports/rumors that have come out over the last few weeks.

In segment 1, Alex opens up the show with a little Christmas exercise, where he compares every player on the Pacers roster this season to a Christmas character.

Lastly, Alex is joined by Ian Thomas, our Setting The Pace: Fan of the Week! Ian discusses his fandom, shares his biggest Pacers hot takes, discusses his issues with the Pacers overall and tells a great story of how he and his son first became Pacers fans!

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Monday Mailbag (Pt. 2) - Better Chance of Re-signing: Domas or Myles? Could Lloyd Pierce Replace Carlisle + Players Who Could Be Traded for that have All-Star Potential Dec 20, 2021

Show notes

Host Alex Golden and Facci are back to answer the remaining questions of this week's mailbag. The guys jump into some great topics!

Jersey sales for players traded
What position do you project Isaiah Jackson playing?
Duarte always sits close to the coaches during the game...why?
Getting younger, but finding a potential all-star
Who has a better chance of re-signing? Myles or Domas?
Herb and KP's contradicting statements...what's going on?
Should Carlisle be the decision maker when it comes to evaluating Draft Prospects?
Do you think the Pacers wish they extended Brogdon sooner, so he could be trade eligible?
Surprised that Craig isn't playing more?
Lloyd Pierce's importance to the Pacers
(Non-Pacers) Jokic for MVP?

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Mailbag Monday (Pt. 1) - Herb Simon's Comments, What to do with T.J. Warren + Is a Healthy LeVert worth Extending? Dec 19, 2021

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Alex Golden and Facci are back, and we had some terrific questions here in Part 1 of the Mailbag Monday Podcast.

The guys discuss questions on:

Whether or not Carlisle and Pritchard are saying things to the media to appease fans.
Trading for Thad Young, Spurs interest in one of the Pacers bigs
Thoughts on Killian Hayes
Herb Simon adding more confusion than necessary
No rebuild now? When can we expect any trades?
Which team has young players on it's bench to be potential stars?
What gives you motivation to watch a franchise with no hope of winning it all?
What one area would you like to see the Pacers improve the team the most?
What do you do with TJ Warren?
What Pacers apparel is at the top of you Pacers Christmas Wishlist?
Are the Pacers better playing through Sabonis in the post, or shooting more threes?
LeVert's been playing better and looks healthier. Any chance he is extended next year?
Who are your Top 3 teams that should be looking to trade for Sabonis, Turner, LeVert and Lamb?

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Sabonis Rumors, Herb Simon Speaks + Looking at the 2022 NBA Draft Class Dec 16, 2021

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Facci recaps the Pacers week as rumors are boiling hot on Domantas Sabonis wanting out of Indiana. Also, Pacers owner Herb Simon had a "little" bit of information to share with 5-media members, so Facci shares his thoughts on that conversation.

Later, Facci is joined by Derek Murray of BasketballNews.com to look at this upcoming NBA Draft Class and they look closely at two Indiana college prospects: Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jaden Ivey.

Lastly, Facci shares the Player of the Week, updates us on The Rookie Report and goes one-on-one with our fan of the week: Elliott Beaver!

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