Hardwood Knocks, Episode 539 — Beyond the Trade Rumors: What’s Next for the Indiana Pacers?
The Indiana Pacers have been making maaaany headlines over the past two weeks, so Hardwood Knocks did the only thing it could: turn to the one, the only, the legendary Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) from Indy Cornrows to break it all down. She discusses the fallout from the report that Indiana is open to tearing it down, Myles Turner’s request for a bigger role or better “role clarity,” Domantas Sabonis’ usage and the national media’s impression of him, Caris LeVert’s up-and-down season, the Pacers’ crunch-time struggles, Chris Duarte’s ascension, the two-man synergy between Domas and Duarte, Indy’s long-term outlook and so much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
🔘 0:26 – Intro
🔘 3:53 – “The Report” / Would Indiana actually consider a nuclear rebuild?
🔘 8:38 – Myles Turner’s usage and quest for “role clarity”
🔘 15:26 – Domantas Sabonis’ usage/role
🔘 25:10 – Caris LeVert’s fit/best role
🔘 30:21 – T.J. McConnell’s absence/lineup tweaks
🔘 33:07 – The Chris Duarte Experience, and his synergy with Domas
🔘 36:13 – OSHAE BRISSETT FOREVER
🔘 38:33 – Impressions of Rick Carlisle as head coach
🔘 42:38 – Indiana’s crunch-time struggles
🔘 47:11 – Are the Pacers much better than they’ve shown, or do they need a shakeup?
🔘 49:46 – Will Indy buy, sell or hold?
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