In today's episode, Facci and Alex discuss the recent news from Kevin O'Connor that Chris Finch is the "front-runner" for the Pacers head coaching job, and share their thoughts on him (1:01). They close out segment one wishing Pacers legend Jermaine O'Neal a Happy Birthday, and sing a duet for JO (6:15). Lastly, the guys jump into their Top 10 lists of possible Free Agents the Pacers could sign this off-season (10:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 162
In today's episode Kent and Alex start off the show discussing the news from Scott Agness that Dan Burke will not be back, but Bill Bayno might (3:45). The guys closeout the segment Power Ranking the 7-coaching candidates (9:00) and Power Rank the Top 5 Places they expect Victor Oladipo to be next season (18:20). In Segment 2, Kent and Alex discuss what type of offense they would like to see the Pacers play next season (26:00), what team they could model their roster build after (33:30) and whic...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 161
Alex and Facci kick off today's show discussing how the Pacers have way to many finalists for their head coaching vacancy and look at the proposed Pacers-Warriors-Hawks trade, which would land Indiana with the 2nd overall pick. (1:02) Next, Alex and Facci dive into Myles Turner Trade Ideas. Cleveland, Charlotte, San Antonio, Dallas, New Orleans, Houston and Sacramento are potential landing spots for Turner. (13:09) Lastly, Alex is joined by Jackson Gatlin to look at how the Pacers roster would w...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 160
In today's show, Alex and Kent discuss the 6 coaching candidates that have been tied to the Pacers coaching search (1:45). Dave Joerger makes a strong impression on the Pacers in first set of interviews (3:45), would Joerger be a good Assistant Head Coach under Chauncey (6:00) and what does Doc Rivers going to the 76ers mean for the Pacers (13:00). Next, Alex and Kent discuss Oladipo's appearance on Fat Joe's Instagram Live video (18:40) and debate whether or not the Pacers should trade him befo...
Oct 04, 2020•57 min•Ep. 159
On today's episode of STP, Alex Golden is joined by Michael Grady (formerly with 1070 The Fan) to discuss the recent rumors around Victor Oladipo. The guys go into a lengthy conversation on whether or not the Pacers should "rebuild" their roster and what type of moves they could make with dealing both Oladipo and Turner. Lastly, Grady looks at who the Pacers could have interest in, with their new coaching hire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 30, 2020•36 min•Ep. 158
Alex and Facci start off today's show discussing the rumors swirling across the Twitterverse about Victor Oladipo (1:00). Alex then reads two fan trade ideas that involves the Pacers sending Turner and Oladipo to the Nets, Rockets and Celtics (11:30). Next, Alex and Facci continue their player grades, this time breaking down the seasons of Edmond Sumner (16:30), Jeremy Lamb (21:45) and Victor Oladipo (29:00). Lastly, Alex and Facci share close to 10 different trade ideas that they came up with, ...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 157
In today's episode, Alex and Kent highlight the 5 coaching candidates who are rumored to have 2nd interviews (2:10), Alex discusses why he is intrigued by Nate Bjorgken (3:45) and if the Pacers can build a conference contender with Domas as their best player (8:50) . Next the guys dive into who Malcolm Brogdon is as a player, and discuss if he is a better off-ball guard, or a better point guard (18:20). What player or type of players would match well with Brogdon's skillset (23:50). Lastly, Alex...
Sep 27, 2020•56 min•Ep. 156
On today's show Alex and Facci will look back at the season each of the Pacers point guards had, share their likes and dislikes, give their letter grades for their performance and discuss what they would like to see them work on for the future. Lastly, Alex and Facci share the worst fake trades of the week including trades centered around the Pacers receiving Russell Westbrook and Karl Anthony-Towns. T. J. McConnell (2:15) Aaron Holiday (10:15) Malcolm Brogdon (25:30) Worst Fake Trades (41:35) L...
Sep 23, 2020•47 min•Ep. 155
Alex and Kent discuss the Pacers expanding their coaching search to Billy Donovan and Mike Brown (2:10), recap comments from Warren, Turner and Brogdon (11:30) on the Radiothon and pondering why Chauncey would want to coach after a successful NBA career (14:30). Next, the guys discuss Paul George's locker room speech to the Clippers after their Game 7 loss (25:08) and Marcus Smart blowing up after the Celtics loss in Game 2, and how the Pacers would be impacted by a vocal leader (18:50).. Kent a...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 154
Alex Golden and Michael J Facci start off today's show discussing Chauncey Billups not interviewing with the Pacers Front Office via Zoom, why he only wants to do an in-person interview and what that means for the two sides. The guys closeout the segment discussing Malcolm Brogdon's Radiothon and how fans can enter to win a 3-hour Top Golf experience with Malcolm Brogdon. Next, Alex and Facci talk with Senior Reporter, Brandon "Scoop B" Richardson from Heavy.com about the rumors swirling around ...
Sep 16, 2020•43 min•Ep. 153
Alex Golden and Kent Sterling discuss the recent new of Mike D'Antoni becoming a free agent coaching candidate. Next, the guys dive into 7 questions about the future of this team! •Who has more promise for the Pacers: Aaron Holiday or Goga Bitadze? •What areas can Warren improve in? •Brogdon the right point guard for an up-tempo offense? •Can Sabonis be as impactful next season? •What qualities do want from the Pacers future coach? •Should Indiana use their full MLE on Justin Holiday? •What can ...
Sep 14, 2020•58 min•Ep. 152
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Facci and Alex react to the list of coaches the Pacers have interviewed, per Woj. The guys get into a few individual names, specifically: Chauncey Billups, Dan Craig and Becky Hammon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2020•32 min•Ep. 151
In today's episode Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss Pacers Trade Ideas for this off-season and chat with Keith Smith about the Pacers off-season, the NBA Playoffs and who can win the NBA Championship. Twiiter Trade Ideas from the BEST Pacers Fans in the WORLD (3:00) Facci and Alex's Six Trade Ideas (21:00) Keith Smith on Pacers off-season, playoffs and more (52:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 150
The first 30 minutes of today's show, Alex and Kent discuss head coaching candidate, Dan Craig from the Miami Heat, Kevin Pritchard's press conference and the possibility of Reggie Miller as the next head coach. The final hour of the show, the guys answer questions from the fans on: Oladipo and Turner's future, possibilities of hiring a college coach, Becky Hammon, Mike D'Antoni and other candidates, the Pacers culture, Herb Simon's unwillingness to pay the tax, the potential of Goga, TJ Warren'...
Sep 05, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 149
Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss 10 players they would like to see the Pacers trade for, if they hire a coach that runs a more modern style of basketball. In the final 15 minutes, the guys discuss Kevin Prtichard's press conference with the media on Monday about the future of this team with IndySportsLegends.com reporter Tyler Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 148
Alex Golden and Kent Sterling discuss the firing of Nate McMillan, along with the job his assistants did under him. The guys then transfer their conversation to what type of coach they want the Pacers to go after, including a conversation on potential candidate Mike D'Antoni. Next, Kent and Alex weigh the differences between Sabonis and Turner and which one makes the most sense to deal, The guys close out the conversation discussing Victor Oladipo's future, what could the Pacers get in a trade f...
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 147
In the first segment, Alex and Facci recap the Pacers-Heat series, and discuss briefly the firing of Nate McMillan. Around the 22:00 - 24:00 mark, J Michael joins us to go in detail on McMillan's firing, players upset with individuals, chemistry isn't great within the locker room, what direction the Pacers need to go and rumors of possible candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 146
Alex Golden is joined by Tyler Smith of Indy Sports Legends to discuss Game 3 of Pacers-Heat. The guys discuss: the valiant effort in the 2nd half, why Brogdon was worth acquiring this off-season, the difference in Victor's game from 2018 to now, the bench struggling once again, Warren being the focal point for Miami's defense, Turner's solid play, the future of this team when fully healthy and possible moves the Pacers could make to improve the roster as well as waiting and trusting this young ...
Aug 23, 2020•35 min•Ep. 145
Kevin Bowen joins Alex Golden to discuss Nate McMillan, how he would like to see the Pacers move forward with their current roster, disappointment with the Pacers effort against Miami and what adjustments can be made for Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2020•42 min•Ep. 144
Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the Pacers loss to Miami in Game 2, and what adjustments they would like to see made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2020•42 min•Ep. 143
Alex Golden and Michael Jerome Facci recap the Pacers 113-101 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2020•43 min•Ep. 142
Alex and Kent breakdown the Pacers-Heat series. The guys discuss what the Pacers can do to beat the Heat, the matchups they have to expose and matching the level of toughness from Miami. Lastly, the guys go through the entire playoffs and give their predicitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 16, 2020•51 min•Ep. 141
Alex Golden and Michael Jerome Facci breakdown the Pacers win over the Houston Rockets. Next, the guys bring on Kevin Bowen from 1070 The Fan to discuss the McMillan extension. Lastly, the guys discuss the starless Heat-Pacers game for Friday, and cheering for a win, so the Pacers finish 4th overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 13, 2020•35 min•Ep. 140
The boys are back and ready to discuss Monday's loss to the Miami Heat. Later in the show, the guys preview Indiana's upcoming game with Houston, T.J. Warren's sore right foot will keep him out of Wednesday's game and why the Pacers need Myles to be better, if they want to win in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2020•48 min•Ep. 139
Alex Golden and Kent Sterling dive into the excellence of T.J. Warren, Victor Oladipo's best game of the bubble, Brogdon's solid play, the growth from Aaron Holiday, Goga playing better and the battle for the 4th seed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 10, 2020•45 min•Ep. 138
Segment 1 - Alex and Facci discuss the incredible play from T.J. Warren over the last three games in the Orlando Bubble. (Small ball effectiveness, focal point of Pacers offense and defending at a high level) Segment 2 - Alex and Facci dive into the Pacers win over Washington and they both give 3-points about the Pacers win. (Turner, McDermott/Holiday, Starters Playing GREAT, Rebounding Problems, Malcolm looks rusty and Defending Bigs) Segment 3 - Alex and Facci dive into the Pacers win over Orl...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 137
Alex Golden and Kent Sterling dive into last night's historic performance from T. J. Warren and recap the entirety of the Pacers/76ers Game. The guys then discuss the upcoming games against Washington and Orlando, and how these games could provide opportunities for chemistry to grow. Lastly, Alex and Kent discuss how Oladipo looked in his 1st game, his game-to-game status and Gregg Doyle's article on how Oladipo spoke with the media last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Aug 03, 2020•51 min•Ep. 136
Alex Golden and Mike Facci start today's show off previewing the Pacers-76ers game on Saturday. The biggest question marks are the playing statuses of both Joel Embiid and Victor Oladipo. Also, the guys discuss why the 76ers size could be a problem for their undersized roster. Next, Sam Amico joins the guys to discus the Pacers ceiling this season, the news he has heard on Oladipo's love for Indiana, the Pacers listening to multiple offers from the Cavaliers at the deadline about Myles Turner, T...
Jul 30, 2020•47 min•Ep. 135
Alex Golden and Kent Sterling start off today's show discussing the Domas-less Pacers. The guys shift gears and discuss how Oladipo has looked in the last two scrimmage games and whether or not he will play when the season resumes fully on August 1st. Next, the guys discuss McMillan's contract being a team option for next season, why he wanted a smaller (length wise) contract and what he must show to be given a new contract. Lastly, Alex and Kent talk about Kevin Pritchard's way of handling the ...
Jul 27, 2020•57 min•Ep. 134
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are BACK! The guys discuss the upcoming scrimmages for Indiana, the recent injuries, which players could benefit from the scrimmages the most, and who they're most excited to see during the NBA Restart. The guys also briefly discuss Nate McMillan, Oladipo and Brogdon playing together and what the lineup might look like with Sabonis sidelined. Lots of discussions in this podcast, with not just one or two major topics pinpointed. We hope you all have a fantastic rest of ...
Jul 21, 2020•42 min•Ep. 133
