Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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Top 5 Dunkers in Pacers History, How Pacers 2024 Run is Similar to Hawks 2021 Run + Atlanta Hawks Preview and Crossover Draft Aug 25, 2024

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In segment 1, Alex shares his Top 5 of Pacers dunkers! Let us know whether you agree or disagree with Alex's Top 5 and what order he had them in. Then, Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks stops by Setting The Pace to Preview the Atlanta Hawks 2024-2025 season. After the preview, he discusses how the Hawks run to the ECF is somewhat similar to the Pacers run to the ECF. What parallels are able to be drawn for both teams, and how can Indiana avoid the regression Atlanta did after making it that far. Lastly, Alex and Facci team up together to draft a starting 5 of players who played for both Atlanta and Indiana against Brad.

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Drafting a Starting 5 of Players who played for the Pacers & Heat + A Team Preview of the Miami Heat Aug 23, 2024

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Alex and Facci welcome on Miami Heat expert, Aaron Washington, of the No Trade Clause podcast. Aaron gives GREAT insight on the Miami Heat's upcoming season and discusses the future of Jimmy Butler. At the end of the preview, Alex and Aaron go head-to-head in a draft, selecting players who played for both the Heat and the Pacers in their careers! This was a fun draft, but we need to hear from you all on who you think drafted the better team!

Here are the questions the guys asked Aaron:

1). The Heat finished last season as the 8 seed and lost 4-1 to the Boston Celtics after making it to the NBA Finals in the 2022-2023 season. What ceiling do you see for this current core led by Bam and Jimmy?

2). What does the longterm future look like for Jimmy Butler?

3). The Heat drafted Kel’el Ware 15th overall in the 2024 draft. He had an impressive showing in the NBA Summer League, leading the team to become Summer League Champions. What type of impact do you anticipate him having this season and what did you learn about his game from Summer League Play?

4). The Heat re-signed Kevin Love, Haywood Highsmith and signed Alec Burkes. What were your thoughts on the minor moves Miami made this summer?

5). I know we talked about Kel’el Ware earlier, but his draft class teammate, Pelle Larsson also had a successful summer league. What are your thoughts on the 44th overall pick from Arizona?

6). Who is the X-Factor for the Miami Heat this season?

7 What are your expectations for Jamie Jacquez Jr. next season?

8). A successful season for the Miami Heat next season will be?

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Drafting a Starting 5 of players who played for the Hornets & Pacers + A Charlotte Hornets Team Preview Aug 21, 2024

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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci are joined by Richie Randall of Buzz Beat Pod. For this episode, we preview the upcoming season for the Charlotte Hornets, asking team expert, Richie, specific questions about the team. At the end of the interview, Facci and Richie go head-to-head, drafting a Starting 5 of players who played for both the Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats (not the New Orleans Hornets) AND the Indiana Pacers. Let us know who you think drafted the better team in the comment section! Hopefully you learned more about the Charlotte Hornets in this preview...thanks for listening! Below are a list of questions the guys asked Richie!

1). The Hornets decided to hire Charles Lee as their new head coach. What are your thoughts on that hire for this young team?

2). Brandon Miller made the All-Rookie 1st team last season and averaged 17.3 points per game. What’s the next step for him?

3). LaMelo Ball is a talented point guard who has had ups and downs for his career. What’s been the biggest reason for those ups and downs and what are your expectations for him this season?

4). The Hornets drafted Tidjane Salaün and KJ Simpson this past draft. What do you like about these players and what do they bring to this team?

5). The Hornets acquired Josh Green from Dallas this offseason. They also signed Taj Gibson and re-signed Seth Curry and Miles Bridges. Can you help us better understand these moves?

6). What is the projected starting 5 for the Hornets? And how did you think the rotation plays out?

7). Heading into next season, what are your realistic expectations for this team?

8). Finally, what would be considered a successful season for this franchise?

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Predicting The Pacers 2024-2025 Regular Season Schedule Aug 19, 2024

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On today's episode, Alex and Facci go through the Pacers schedule game-by-game and predict the outcome of each one. At the end, they share their overall record prediction for the blue and gold this upcoming season and discuss some of the difficulties in the schedule, as well as highlighting the National Television games they will get, looking at the NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) schedule and a trip to Paris, France, where they will play Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in a 2-game showcase.

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Howard Beck of The Ringer joins to Preview the Eastern Conference Aug 15, 2024

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On today's show, Howard Beck joins Alex and Facci to discuss:

The Pacers run to the Eastern Conference Finals
What to expect from Indiana this season
Embiid staying healthy for Philly
The addition of Paul George
New York's summer: Pros to gaining Bridges, Cons to losing Hartenstein
Cleveland adding Atkinson and what to make of their roster
Orlando adding KCP...what's next for them?
Expectations for the Bucks: Doc, Dame, Middleton and Giannis
What to make of the Miami Heat
Boston being the frontrunner once again
Most interesting deals/signings that never happened in NBA history
Would KD have stayed in OKC if Golden State didn't have cap space? If not, where would he have gone?

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Caitlin Cooper Pt. 2 - a BIG Year 3 for Mathurin, brining back Pascal & Obi, Jarace's Fit and Role next season + MORE! Aug 14, 2024

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Alex and Facci conclude their conversation with Caitlin Cooper discussing the rest of the roster! Obi Toppin and Pascal Siakam re-signing and their fit, a BIG Year 3 for Bennedict Mathurin, expectations for Jarace Walker next year, Indiana bringing in James Wiseman, McConnell's upcoming extension...how Indiana fairs against the rest of the East next season.

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Caitlin Cooper Pt. 1 - Tyrese injury, Team USA experience, is Nembhard the right long term fit next to Haliburton, the 2024 Draft + MORE! Aug 12, 2024

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Alex and Facci welcome on Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote to discuss the Pacers upcoming season and lessons we learned from last year! In today's episode, we discuss Tyrese Haliburton at length, whether or not Nembhard is the right long term fit next to Tyrese in the backcourt, Indiana's latest acquisition: Cole Swider, filling out the 2-way spots with Freeman, Newton and Q. Jackson, Kendall Brown's future with the team, Oscar Tshiebwe not likely to return to the roster with all 18 spots occupied and lastly, the draft pick of Johnny Furphy and what he showed in Summer League!

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Winning a Title in the future? Tyrese's role + MORE! (Mailbag Pt. 6) Aug 09, 2024

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Alex and Facci are back for the final mailbag for the month of August! Thank you to everyone for your terrific questions...Alex gets us started with an NBA News Dump, with a lot of ties connected to the Indiana Pacers. Then, the guys answer your questions about the forming of Setting The Pace, Tyrese's role next season, winning a title in the future and MORE!

ben @bviddy72

I think I asked you about how Facci came to be a pacers fan growing up on the east coast and how you guys got connected to create the podcast awhile back, but I may not have listened if you guys ever addressed that.

Samuelpippo @samuelpippo

Guys, should Tyrese be having more of a i score first then assist mentality. Last year, he been making plays to uplift every other in the game, given they else are almost maximising their game. I see only Tyrese uplifting his points to 28 and having 8 assists better to the team

Adam @RedsfanRip19

Do you think this team can really win a championship next season? I know they made a huge jump last season..just curious if you think they have a legit shot next season with nearly everyone back.

BROZZY @BillyOs

What defensive scheme do you feel is most appropriate for this line up? Is the offensive scheme the reason for why our defense has been so hard to be improve? You notice the d got better in the playoffs. When they focused more on half court actions offensively.

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Consolidation Trade Targets (Mailbag Pt. 5) Aug 07, 2024

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We are back with Pt. 5 of the 6-part mailbag! Today, Alex and Facci dive into one of the biggest topics from this offseason and moving forward: CONSOLIDATION TRADES! Yes, there are a ton of fans who DO NOT want the Pacers to make a drastic move and disrupt the current roster, but there are SEVERAL fans who are incredibly intrigued with the idea of making a BIG MOVE to better the top tier talent on the roster. Alex and Facci discuss this for a majority of the episode and then dive into some other non-trade questions at the end.

el_peckbo @EL Peckbo

We talk about consolidation trades because of to many players with similar size & skill sets vs. playing time. We rarely address what position or particular players we want in return. So with that in mind each of you give us an actual trade that you would like to see.

bottleweeb @bottleweeb

Who do you think is going to get dealt in a consolidation trade (it is almost inevitable) and what do you hope to get in return?

Colts Commentary @ColtsCommentary

Unrealistic/ impossible consolidation trade targets that some fans might bring up

Etan @Etan387

If u could pick one all time pacer to put on this team not named reggie miller who would it be?

Evan Noggle @EvanNoggle

I've heard rumors of a potential rebrand. Is this the right time? What would you like to see in a rebrand for this team?

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Does Nembhard's Extension Affect Mathurin's Future with the Pacers? (Mailbag Pt. 4) Aug 04, 2024

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Part 4 of the Mailbag is here! We are pumped to chat with you all today...thanks to everyone for sending in their questions, as we dive into the Canadian duo of Benn Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard.

Josh Lovell @JoshLov70209230

How do you see the Nembhard/Math/Nesmith trio fitting, long term? Will 2 of them start, whilst the other comes off the bench? Which one? Or 2 off the bench? Or is a trade inevitable for one of them?

D.J. Davis @DJDavisLaw

Who do you believe is the most important player is for the Pacers to make the jump from #6 to #1 or 2 in wins in the Eastern Conference and why?

My belief is Benn Methurin. SF or SG who can score 16-22 pg, rebound, play tough D and be another player who can take over a game.

christopher waltermire @chriswalty30

You think Ben M. Will be a solid defender next year he shows flashes of what kinda defender he could be. also, will he win the starting job over Neismith?

Chase Sasin @chase sasin

With the nembhard extension, what do you expect out of him this upcoming season?

Q @quentinpeffley6

By the All Star Break do you think it's realistic that Mathurin over takes Nesmith as the starting 3? Or will Nesmith's defense keep him safe in the starting line up?

Randall Wood @Gold_swagger 24

You guys are constantly killing on these podcasts! Appreciate your hard work! Do you think that Nembhard's extension will affect Mathurin's future with the Pacers?

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