The Indiana Pacers are currently in between chasing a play-in berth and getting a higher draft pick. How should they proceed? Host Tony East is joined by Brendan King from 1075 The Fan and the South Bend Cubs to break it down and look ahead at Pacers-Bucks.
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10 Comments
He really likes the 'T-East'.
Is there anything the Pacers can do to slow down Giannis?
A Pacer fan brought up Grant Williams and I think he'd be very David West like.
I'm hoping that Golden State game where Nembhardt had the literal game of his life was a preview to where his ceiling lies. Hate to call it a complete fluke when he's been forced to play out of position all year. He showed some flashes over the weekend but put it this way, when George Hill ran the point the team looked night and day better and lottery bust Killian Hayes definitely outplayed him and looked better.
I haven't shut the door on Nembhardt like i have slam shut it on Duarte. Your lucky to get one rebound and one assist from Duarte and I think he went like 6 straight games without hitting an actual shot. Not a 3 point shot. But an actual bucket.
I'd be shocked if Duarte turns this around. Holding out hope still for Nembhardt. He at least has the mental toughness. He just struggles with his shot.
I think we need to find talents in the draft. The higher the pick we might get lucky get the top 4 picks. We are a small market team and needs to develop our own talents. Finding the right picks we be in a playoff next yr and can sell more tickets too
While I see a little value in getting into the play-in I don't see them beating anybody in an actual series. I think Carlisle's decisions in Detroit definitely show he is in club tank.
I say emphasize development the rest of the season. Give Smith and Jackson more PT, take the leash off Mathurin and give Nembhardt more reps at the point.
Continue with the roster building. At this point, I wouldn't risk injuries to starters, sit em. What if we have a blown knee in meaningless game at end of season?
If the pursuit is winning a championship. If we all agree winning a championship is the ultimate goal. What has more value, a play-in experience, or possibly landing another elite talent to pair with Hali? If anyone honestly believes, the value of a play-in experience outweighs the margin of error we gain from having more elite talent…ask yourself when the last time a team won a championship without multiple stars. Again, if you want to win a chip, the lottery is the better way.
I'm going to say it again and again. Not all draft picks pan out. In fact few ever do long term. How lonnnnnngggg will we continue to lose to get the next "supposed jordan"? Yes not worth a blown knee. Agreed. Play as hard as you can if the injury is too serious then let it go. If it's a boo boo then play in..these dudes need to experience a 1st round play off if possible. Just like the 2011-2015 pacers.
Sure myles can block but his defense is not that good for all this appreciation 😭😭these players run all over him
I'll take a draft pick in a great draft over learning what it's like to lose in the playinn tournament