Offseason thread

[Knick Killer]

[R-Star]

Originally Posted by Knick Killer

Not knocking you Gonzo I'm glad you posted that, but that might be the worst article I've read in my ****ing life. There isn't anything else out there on the web(that I can find) that says we plan on getting rid of Granger. I can't believe it said we need to add some depth to compete with the "Bynum-led Sixers"...what a ****ing joke.

I've read a lot of terrible shit out there. Another article was claiming the Bulls were still going to be #2 in the East, and explained how we had no chance mathematically of passing them. Called the guy out on twitter. No response.

[R-Star]

Paul George to me could be like TMac. I just don't see it all ever coming together at that level though.

[Gonzo]

Originally Posted by Knick Killer

Not knocking you Gonzo I'm glad you posted that, but that might be the worst article I've read in my ****ing life. There isn't anything else out there on the web(that I can find) that says we plan on getting rid of Granger. I can't believe it said we need to add some depth to compete with the "Bynum-led Sixers"...what a ****ing joke.

Yeah, I didn't post it because it was a good article, moreso just getting it flowing a bit in here. We'll see what happens this year with Paul George. If he becomes a consistent offensive threat, I don't see a need of having Granger and we could pick up some good role players for him. If Paul George hovers around 15ppg we will definitely still need Granger and I wouldn't mind keeping him. If Paul George plays like last year, I'd say he would be a good trading chip. Need to get better sometime.

[Gonzo]

Originally Posted by R-Star

I for one think we're going to make noise once again next year. Conference finals are my goal and I would assume its the same for Indys front office.

We really have to improve because we won't be flying in under the radar. We have more national tv games this year than we've had in the past 7. Finals are my goal, but maybe that's a little agressive.

[R-Star]

Originally Posted by Gonzo

We really have to improve because we won't be flying in under the radar. We have more national tv games this year than we've had in the past 7. Finals are my goal, but maybe that's a little agressive.

People say shit like that, but who cares? What game last year would we have lost if we didn't fly under the radar?

We're an equal team to last year, I expect equal results.

People recognizing our skill shouldn't change that.

[clownskull]

Originally Posted by R-Star

Paul George to me could be like TMac. I just don't see it all ever coming together at that level though.

yeh, i think one of the big differences is tmac's ballhandling/driving abilities were better.

[Knick Killer]

The Indiana Pacers filled up their roster for training camp as the team announced the signings of forward Sam Young and guards Sundiata Gaines and Blake Ahearn.

Young is 6-6 wing heading into his fourth NBA season after three years with the Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers. Young averaged 6.6 points per game and 1.8 rebounds per game in his first three seasons. No doubt there is some lingering admiration for Young at the Fieldhouse from his rookie workout with the Pacers when he showed up ready to work after injuring his arm the day before in Toronto when this happened.

Gaines is a 6-1 point guard who was undrafted and made splash in his rookie year when a playing opportunity arose in Utah. Since then Gaines has bounced around with stints in Minnesota, Toronto and New Jersey. He played in 57 games last season with the Nets, averaging 5.1 points, 2.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds.

We already knew about Ahearn, the small shooting guard who has displayed exceptional shooting and scoring ability in the D-League.

These signing max out the Pacers roster at 15 heading into camp which doesn't include second round pick O.J. Johnson. Obviously, nothing is guaranteed with these three players, however these are some quality camp signings of players that can play in the league

http://www.indycornrows.com/2012/9/6...d-blake-ahearn

I watched a lot of Sam Young in college but haven't seen much of him since he's been in the NBA and I couldn't tell you a damn thing about the other two guys.

[Knick Killer]

[Pacers Fan]

Really hoping Sam Young makes the cut. I'm not sure how effective he'll be in our lineup with his lack of a jumpshot, but I like his athleticism and I think he has some defensive potential. We'll see, but him playing with DJ Augustin, Paul George, and/or Gerald Green could be really fun.

[Gonzo]

Paul George is changing his number

Paul George ‏@King24George
NEW NUMBER!!! #PacerNation

Paul George ‏@King24George
Not this season tho next season..! #WorldwideP #PacerNation

PG-13?

[Knick Killer]

The Indiana Pacers enjoyed being the overachieving, blue-collar team that went toe-to-toe with the NBA's heavyweights last season.

It was that mindset -- and coach Frank Vogel's sometimes over the top optimism -- that helped the team finish with the fifth-best record in the league and brought back a buzz in the city that had not existed for years.

The optimism has carried over to the upcoming season. Training camp commences later this week.

"Our ticket sales are going very strong," Pacers Sports and Entertainment President Jim Morris said. "At this point, we've had more ticket package sales than we had the entire season last year. Our ticket sales across the board are 27-28 percent higher than last year at this point. The renewal rate has been going very well."

http://www.indystar.com/article/2012...nclick_check=1

Now that's what I like to hear.

[R-Star]

Good news.

[Knick Killer]

Pacers are playing a preseason game tonight in Fargo, North Dakota. Fargo is only a couple hours away from Winnipeg so I was seriously considering making the trip but it just didn't work out. Luckily it didn't as apparently Granger, Hill and West aren't even playing.

[Gonzo]