Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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147. How the Pacers can Maximize Malcolm Brogdon's skillset; Pacers Narrowing Coaching Search Down & Where do the current Pacers stack up against the rest of the East? Sep 27, 2020

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In today's episode, Alex and Kent highlight the 5 coaching candidates who are rumored to have 2nd interviews (2:10), Alex discusses why he is intrigued by Nate Bjorgken (3:45) and if the Pacers can build a conference contender with Domas as their best player (8:50) .

Next the guys dive into who Malcolm Brogdon is as a player, and discuss if he is a better off-ball guard, or a better point guard (18:20). What player or type of players would match well with Brogdon's skillset (23:50).

Lastly, Alex and Kent discuss how the Pacers stack up against the rest of the Eastern Conference (37:45), Aaron Gordon rumored to be on the trade market (49:30), and how T.J. Warren could benefit from playing more minutes with the second unit (43:00).

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146. Evaluating The Pacers Point Guards & Worst Fake Trade of the Week Sep 23, 2020

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On today's show Alex and Facci will look back at the season each of the Pacers point guards had, share their likes and dislikes, give their letter grades for their performance and discuss what they would like to see them work on for the future. Lastly, Alex and Facci share the worst fake trades of the week including trades centered around the Pacers receiving Russell Westbrook and Karl Anthony-Towns.

T. J. McConnell (2:15)

Aaron Holiday (10:15)

Malcolm Brogdon (25:30)

Worst Fake Trades (41:35)

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145. Pros and Cons to trading Myles Turner; Coaching Search Expands; Playoffs and Pacers Talk with Jabari Ali Davis Sep 22, 2020

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Alex and Kent discuss the Pacers expanding their coaching search to Billy Donovan and Mike Brown (2:10), recap comments from Warren, Turner and Brogdon (11:30) on the Radiothon and pondering why Chauncey would want to coach after a successful NBA career (14:30).

Next, the guys discuss Paul George's locker room speech to the Clippers after their Game 7 loss (25:08) and Marcus Smart blowing up after the Celtics loss in Game 2, and how the Pacers would be impacted by a vocal leader (18:50)..

Kent and Alex wrap up the show recapping Myles Turner first 5 seasons with the Pacers (37:45), locker room story of Monta Ellis "bullying" Myles Turner and Joe Young (44:12), pros and cons to keeping both bigs, missing veteran leadership (58:00) and why Gordon Hayward makes sense for this Pacers roster (103:00)

Lastly, Alex talks with Jabari Ali Davis about the NBA Playoffs (112:00) and then they shift to the Pacers coaching search (129:20) and potential off-season moves (136:00).

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144. NBA & Pacers Rumors with Scoop B Sep 16, 2020

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Alex Golden and Michael J Facci start off today's show discussing Chauncey Billups not interviewing with the Pacers Front Office via Zoom, why he only wants to do an in-person interview and what that means for the two sides. The guys closeout the segment discussing Malcolm Brogdon's Radiothon and how fans can enter to win a 3-hour Top Golf experience with Malcolm Brogdon.

Next, Alex and Facci talk with Senior Reporter, Brandon "Scoop B" Richardson from Heavy.com about the rumors swirling around in the NBA, specifically those that are of interest to the Indiana Pacers.

Lastly, the guys closeout the show giving their reactions to what Scoop B had to say on the Pacers coaching search and how active they could be in the summer.

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143. 7 Questions About the Future of the Indiana Pacers Sep 14, 2020

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Alex Golden and Kent Sterling discuss the recent new of Mike D'Antoni becoming a free agent coaching candidate. Next, the guys dive into 7 questions about the future of this team!

•Who has more promise for the Pacers: Aaron Holiday or Goga Bitadze?

•What areas can Warren improve in?

•Brogdon the right point guard for an up-tempo offense?

•Can Sabonis be as impactful next season?

•What qualities do want from the Pacers future coach?

•Should Indiana use their full MLE on Justin Holiday?

•What can the Pacers learn from this years playoffs?

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142. Chauncey Billups and Becky Hammon highlight Pacers Coaching Candidate Search Sep 11, 2020

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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Facci and Alex react to the list of coaches the Pacers have interviewed, per Woj. The guys get into a few individual names, specifically: Chauncey Billups, Dan Craig and Becky Hammon.

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141. Pacers Trade Ideas + Keith Smith Sep 09, 2020

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In today's episode Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss Pacers Trade Ideas for this off-season and chat with Keith Smith about the Pacers off-season, the NBA Playoffs and who can win the NBA Championship.

Twiiter Trade Ideas from the BEST Pacers Fans in the WORLD (3:00)

Facci and Alex's Six Trade Ideas (21:00)

Keith Smith on Pacers off-season, playoffs and more (52:40)

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140. Should Reggie Miller Be Considered for the Pacers Next Coach? Dan Craig To Interview + Mailbag Questions Sep 05, 2020

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The first 30 minutes of today's show, Alex and Kent discuss head coaching candidate, Dan Craig from the Miami Heat, Kevin Pritchard's press conference and the possibility of Reggie Miller as the next head coach.

The final hour of the show, the guys answer questions from the fans on: Oladipo and Turner's future, possibilities of hiring a college coach, Becky Hammon, Mike D'Antoni and other candidates, the Pacers culture, Herb Simon's unwillingness to pay the tax, the potential of Goga, TJ Warren's chances of being an All-Star level player, rebuilding vs retooling and favorite things we miss about seeing games in Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

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139. Ten Players The Pacers Could Trade For + Reaction To Pritchard's Press Conference Sep 02, 2020

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss 10 players they would like to see the Pacers trade for, if they hire a coach that runs a more modern style of basketball. In the final 15 minutes, the guys discuss Kevin Prtichard's press conference with the media on Monday about the future of this team with IndySportsLegends.com reporter Tyler Smith.

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138. Is Mike D'Antoni right for the Pacers? What do the Pacers do with Victor Oladipo? Aug 30, 2020

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Alex Golden and Kent Sterling discuss the firing of Nate McMillan, along with the job his assistants did under him. The guys then transfer their conversation to what type of coach they want the Pacers to go after, including a conversation on potential candidate Mike D'Antoni. Next, Kent and Alex weigh the differences between Sabonis and Turner and which one makes the most sense to deal, The guys close out the conversation discussing Victor Oladipo's future, what could the Pacers get in a trade for him, when should they try and move him, would anyone be willing to take a gamble on Victor before the season and why many believe the "locker room issues" were hinted to be Oladipo.

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