If you haven't already please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and watch our latest video "Should the Pacers trade for Donovan Mitchell?" On today's episode Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report stops by the show to share the latest rumors on the Pacers and the NBA! -DeAndre Ayton -OG Anunoby -Myles Turner -Malcolm Brogdon -T.J. Warren -Collin Sexton -Jalen Brunson -The Jazz -Miles Bridges -rumors of who the Pacers want with the 6th pick -Jalen Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Jun 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 431
In today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Michael Facci present to you the 2022 NBA Mock Draft! We have writers and podcasters from each team on the show to make the pick for their respected team and explain why they took the prospect they did. Below is a list of our special guests on today's show. Orlando Magic: Richard Stayman - Locked on NBA Big Board and Locked on NBA Draft Podcast Oklahoma City Thunder : Jacob Kniffen - The Uncontested Podcast Houston Rockets: Jackson Gatlin -...
Jun 05, 2022•49 min•Ep. 430
Pacer legend Lance Stephenson joins Alex Golden and Facci for a fun conversation! Lance relives the East Playoff runs back in the early 2010s, his departure from Indy to Charlotte, why he shot the layup at the end of the game against the Raptors when he rejoined in 2016, playing alongside PG and David West, an iconic Larry Bird story, what it was like playing for Michael Jordan, Rick Carlisle's offense, the impact that Frank Vogel had on him, his favorite moments and plays as a Pacer and so much...
Jun 02, 2022•34 min•Ep. 429
Facci and Alex Golden are back to finish your mailbag questions! Topics: -What rookie has the biggest impact next season and who has the best career? -Is Buddy a starter or bench player? -Do you see "star" potential in Mathurin? -Will we get to see solo Myles or will he be traded? -Chances we move up in the draft -Over/under 2 vets being dealt on draft night -Would it be better for Pacers to extend Turner and trade Brogdon for another pick? -Should Indiana get new jerseys for a new era? -Who wou...
Jun 01, 2022•40 min•Ep. 428
Alex and Facci answer your mailbag questions about the draft, free agency and trades! Rundown -Alex Caruso potential trade candidate? -Trading with the Kings -Go back in time and change one move the franchise made and reverse it -Chances someone drafted after us is a star -DeAndre Hunter's availability -Which rumors have you heard that you want to come true -Will CBA revisit rules on the Jalen Smith situation? -2nd year predictions for I Jax and Duarte -How do we get wings to guard KD, Giannis a...
May 31, 2022•56 min•Ep. 427
Play by play announcer for Bally Sports Indiana, Chris Denari stops by the show for another visit. Chris talks about the Pacers previous season, the positive impact that the trades made for the team and what this projected busy offseason means for the blue and gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28, 2022•33 min•Ep. 426
Alex and Facci breakout the good ole trade machine and share 12 different trade ideas for guard Malcolm Brogdon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 425
Pacers forward Oshae Brissett joins Alex Golden and Facci for a great conversation about his NBA journey, his goals for next season, sharing his experience with the Pacers, what interests he has off the basketball court, he walks us through the reverse and-1 dunk against Portland and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 424
Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci are back and bring on Evan Sidery from Basketballnews.com. Evan has covered this Suns team for the past few years and has great insight on the Phoenix Suns-DeAndre Ayton situation. The guys look at every scenario, recap why Ayton might be looking for a new home, the pros and cons to Ayton's game, what it might cost to acquire Ayton and potential trade ideas to land the 23-year old big man. Later, Evan rejoins Alex and Facci to discuss the NBA Draft, the latest bu...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 423
Alex and Facci kick off the show celebrating Chris Duarte receiving the All-Rookie Second Team honors and what a fun season this was for him, despite the injuries (1:35)! Then, the guys bring on Bob Kravitz of The Athletic to talk about Pritchard's presser, what he anticipates this offseason and the players he thinks the Pacers are most likely to draft (8:00). Later, Alex is joined by brothers Clay and Landry for the Fan of the Week Segment (26:30)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
May 19, 2022•46 min•Ep. 422
Kevin Pritchard had some important things to share with the media and fans after the Pacers landed the 6th overall pick in the draft. Alex and Facci share what stood out to them from this presser, discussed some of the prospects in their range and threw out some hypothetical trade ideas to see how the Pacers might be able to move up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2022•33 min•Ep. 421
The guys watch the draft lottery live and react to the Pacers landing the 6th overall pick! Then, they discuss all the scenarios the Pacers could do with the pick and what players make the most sense. Facci closes out the show reading the history of the 6th overall pick and how its faired in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2022•36 min•Ep. 420
Alex Golden is joined by David Cole and Carson Stafford to discuss Chris Duarte's stats in his rookie season, and what other players had similar stats to him in their rookie years. Alex presents NINE players who had similar stats, and the three determine which career path makes the most sense for Duarte. Afterward, the guys rank the players from 1-9 in terms of what career Duarte will most likely have. Later, the guys then share their Top 3 players they would like to see the Pacers trade for, Od...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 419
Alex Golden and Michael J Facci kick off the show discussing Myles Turner and where he stands amongst the other starting centers in the NBA. The guys go through each starting center and determine if they would rather have Turner or the said player...after this exercise the guys then agree on Turner's ranking. Later, Alex and Facci share their Top 8 Free Agents for the Pacers and what they like about each player. Also...the guys share a special announcement at the end of the show in regards to th...
May 11, 2022•57 min•Ep. 418
Alex Golden and Michael Facci do a deep-dive on NBA Prospects Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith. The guys have 10 topics to discuss for each player and really breakdown what their game is now and what it can project to be in the NBA. HS + College Accomplishments Stats for the Regular Season and NCAA Tournament What the experts are saying for their Pro Comparisons Strengths to each players game Weaknesses to each players game Pros and Cons to their fit on the Pacers Where the Mock Drafts have them ...
May 10, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 417
Scott Agness joins Alex Golden to discuss the latest on the Indiana Pacers, what key things to keep note of this offseason and what could happen. Was this season a failure or a success (in terms of picking a direction)? First impressions of Tyrese Haliburton Players practicing at the Pacers facility and how this could help the team chemistry. Buddy, Tyrese and Oshae go to the Bahamas What's next for Brogdon Price range for a Myles Turner extension Chances that Lance and/or Warren return What pos...
May 07, 2022•38 min•Ep. 416
In today's episode, Alex and Facci debut their first episode of Draft Duels! Last season we went with the Prospect Chronicles, but wanted to change it up a bit and talk about two players at a time, and two that play the same position and our close on most people's Big Boards. Today, we look at the Big Ten Player of the Year and the Pac-12 Player of the Year! We will discuss stats, pros and cons to their games, pros and cons to their fit with the Pacers, what draft range we would select them in, ...
May 03, 2022•50 min•Ep. 415
Alex Golden and Michael Facci go back and forth sharing the Top 10 on their Pacers centric Big Board. The guys clearly view these players differently and they discuss why they like certain players for the Pacers. This exercise was to strictly focus on the Pacers and what players makes the most sense for them moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 03, 2022•57 min•Ep. 414
Facci kicks off the show looking at the Pacers last 10 draft picks, what their NBA comparison was at the time and summed up their time in Indiana. Later, Alex dives into the history of the 31st pick since the 2004 NBA Draft. How have teams done in selecting players here at 31 and how often has this pick been traded. Lastly, Tanner Turek joins Facci for our Fan of the Week segment! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 30, 2022•29 min•Ep. 413
On today's episode, Alex goes one-on-one with Dan Favale to discuss his recent article in which he had a deal for Brogdon going to Washington and Myles Turner to Charlotte. Alex and Dan discuss his trade ideas, look at other teams that could be interesting trade partners for the Pacers veterans and why these two names are most mentioned in trade rumors for the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 29, 2022•47 min•Ep. 412
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Michael Facci kick off their Free Agency Series with Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson. The guys take a deep dive into Brunson and why he could be a target for the Indiana Pacers. Segment 1 (1:30) Jalen Brunson's time in Dallas, and what year he was drafted.. Diving into Brunson's stats...on/off numbers with Luka Doncic Media outlets/media members have linked Brunson to Indiana Brunson's ties with the Pacers coaching staff and how that c...
Apr 26, 2022•59 min•Ep. 411
College basketball analyst Mark Titus of Titus and Tate joins the show to discuss his love for the state of Indiana, the Pacers and the NBA Draft class of 2022. how Titus became a fan of the Indiana Pacers Favorite Pacer of all time Chet Holmgren's ceiling Paolo's growth Jabari's defense and shooting Ivey's NBA upside Thoughts on Keegan Murray Who is Shadeon Sharpe Why Mathurin is smooth EJ Liddell love What happened to Patrick Baldwin Jr. Thad Matta back to Butler Better Slap: Juwan Howard or W...
Apr 22, 2022•44 min•Ep. 410
Alex and Facci jump right into Pt. 2 of the Mailbag Podcast and discuss/answer the following topics/questions! Trading for one of Charlotte's 2-picks Will Turner or Brogdon be dealt on draft night How soon till the Pacers are in the ECF predicting Haliburton's stats for next season trading for a defensive stud vs. #1 pick in the draft Brogdon to Memphis trade idea Malik Monk FA interest realistic suitors for Malcolm What must Pritchard do to avoid the hot seat? What percent of players return nex...
Apr 19, 2022•39 min•Ep. 409
Alex Golden is joined by the President of the Jermaine O'Neal Fan Club, Michael J. Facci to discuss the Cavaliers loss to Atlanta, what went wrong in that game and was the Pacers trade of LeVert to Cleveland worth it. Then, the guys jump into the mailbag podcast where they discuss the following topics: Christian Wood Trading for vets vs. trading for younger pieces What could Pacers do to get another lottery pick Rudy Gobert vs. Myles Turner Should Pacers tank one more season Trading all players ...
Apr 19, 2022•49 min•Ep. 408
In today's show Alex and Facci start off talking about the lackluster performance from the Hornets in Wednesday's play-in game. The Miles Bridges ejection, if he is worth a max contract and if the Pacers would be smart to offer him a deal to pair with their core. (2:52) Then, Alex discusses the possibility of Cleveland missing the playoffs and throws out a trade idea that would send Turner to Charlotte for their 1st round draft pick this year (19:00). Lastly, the guys go through each player curr...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 407
Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci take sometime to recap this historic Indiana Pacers season and discuss the good and the bad that came from it. Segment 1 (3:05) play-in tournament discussion Monta Ellis off the books finally Myles' Mittens Russ-diculous trade rumors Segment 2 (27:50) Kevin Pritchard's job in jeopardy? Chad Buchanan's draft history with Portland Rick Carlisle's role with the team Grading Rick Carlisle's first season back with the team Segment 3 (51:40) Top 5 Worst Moments of the ...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 406
Alex Golden starts out the show discussing the Play-In standings watch and OKC's incredible tank job against the Lakers. Then, Facci shares the Top 5 Lance Stephenson games of the season! Next, Alex is joined by Ben Gibson to briefly hit on Carlisle's comments to the media on Thursday and they ponder what direction the team is going this offseason. Later, Facci shares the Rookie Report and The Player of the Week! Lastly, we close out the show with out AMAZING fan of the week: Elijah Wurster Lear...
Apr 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 405
Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated and Co-host of The Crossover Pod joins Michael J. Facci to discuss the Pacers season and future, as well as some general NBA talk. Show Rundown Pacers to hit the reset button and start to rebuild? (5:50) Thoughts on Pacers-Kings Trade (9:30) Haliburton's Ceiling (14:50) NBA draft lottery odds and play-in impact (18:30) Pacers odds for the 5th pick and how the odds work (23:20) Thoughts on the Miami Heat's season (25:50) Is Brooklyn perhaps one of the most danger...
Apr 07, 2022•41 min•Ep. 404
Alex Golden is joined by Rhett Bauer to discuss the updated standings and how another OKC win has opened the door for Indiana to move from the 5th worst record, to the 4th worst record in the NBA. The guys then pivot to discuss McConell's return, the possibility of Lance playing his final game in the fieldhouse, the continued good play of Buddy Hield and what one thing Isaiah Jackson did particularly well tonight. Lastly, Rhett shares his Top 5 prospects (outside of the Top 4) in this year's NBA...
Apr 06, 2022•47 min•Ep. 403
Alex Golden and Mike Facci look at the rookie season of Chris Duarte, what went right and what went wrong, as well as his future moving forward with this team. Alex then plays a game with Facci called: Fact or Fiction. Alex shares 5 statements and the guys discuss if the statement is fact or fiction, and explain their reasoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 402
