This episode is full of trade talks and coaching news. We start off discussing Stotts being fired and his link to Indiana, followed by Steve Clifford's firing and link to Indiana. Next, Alex and Facci welcome on Elight Clough, who hosts a Pelicans Podcast, as the guys do a mock trade tack segment, pretending to be David Griffin, Chad Buchanan and Kevin Pritchard. After that, Brenden Nunes, Kings podcaster, joins Alex and Facci for more mock trade talks, as he plays the role of Monte McNair, whil...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 251
Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci welcome Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) to breakdown the game of Moses Moody. Richard is incredibly high on Moody, and explains why he would be a great fit with the blue and gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 03, 2021•24 min
On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci look at all the Free Agent point guards and who could be a good fit for the team. TJ McConnell could be brought back, but there is still a chance he gets dealt, and the guys look at who might be available to grab instead. Later, Alex and Facci look at teams that could be in the market for a center next season. They name 11 teams that could have interest and deep dive on a few of them to look at what type of move could make sense. Learn more ...
Jun 01, 2021•45 min•Ep. 246
Alex Golden is joined by the original Pacers Podcast (Miller Time Pod) Host, Dave Searle to discuss the year that was for the Pacers, where this team currently stands, the future of the franchise and what moves need to be addressed this offseason. The guys discuss a few different names that would make sense in a trade or sign and trade, and how the team stacks up against the rest of the Eastern Conference moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 245
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Mark Schindler to breakdown NBA Draft prospect Scottie Barnes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26, 2021•38 min
Facci and Alex start off today's show recapping and sharing their thoughts on what Kevin Pritchard had to say at today's season ending presser. Later, the guys share their off-season wish list. Next, Kevin Bowen joins the show to discuss his takeaways from the Pritchard presser and he shares what he would like to see done this off-season. The guys specifically touch on which center the team keeps, and if Pritchard's comments indicated that one is preferred over the other and is Bjorkgren...safe....
May 24, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 244
Join Alex Golden, Michael Facci and Draft Analysts each week as they look at potential players the Indiana Pacers could select. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22, 2021•2 min
On today's episode, Alex and Facci recap the Pacers loss to the Wizards and discuss what frustrated them the most about the game. Later the guys dive into what changes they think should happen over the off-season, Nate Bjorkgren's future, the Pacers being in the Draft Lottery for the first time since the 2014-2015 season and why this team can't run back the same group next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 21, 2021•48 min•Ep. 243
Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers win over Charlotte, their upcoming game against the Washington Wizards and Malcolm Brogdon's response to a question about his relationship with Nate Bjorkgren. Facci also ends the episode with his best Sperro Dedes impersonation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2021•48 min•Ep. 242
The Pacers host the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday @ 6:30 PM for the 1st play-in game of the 2020-2021 NBA Season. The Pacers and Hornets stumbled their way into the 9th and 10th seeds, after injuries derailed both teams late in the season. These two teams are going to battle this one out for a chance to face the loser of Boston and Washington Thursday. In today's show, Alex and Facci preview this game and hit on all the interesting storylines heading into this one and done game. Learn more about ...
May 18, 2021•54 min•Ep. 241
Alex and Facci are joined by Ti WIndisch, host of the Gyro Step podcast on Blue Wire Network to recap the Pacers-Bucks game. The three guys spend turns talking about the Pacers and Bucks, what their long term hopes are for with their teams, what the future holds for them this season, coaching candidates for possibly both teams, Malcolm Brogdon's time with Milwaukee and how it is similar and different to his time here in Indy, Turner's case for DPOY, what the Pacers can do with their roster going...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 240
Alex Golden is joined by Jake Elrod to discuss the Pacers monster 2nd half against the East's best, Philadelphia to clinch a play-in game berth. The Pacers saw two incredible games from Domas Sabonis and Caris LeVert, and the guys look at what's been working for them as of late. Later, Alex gets Jake's thoughts on Bjorkgren's future, and they discuss what head coach candidates might make sense for the team, if Bjorkgren is fired at the end of the season. Lastly, Jake shares what he thinks the Pa...
May 12, 2021•43 min•Ep. 239
Alex and Facci pickup where they left off last week and discuss: -Goga and Greg Foster -Bleacher Report Article -TJ Warren's Future with the Pacers -Why Coach Bjorkgren Has Rubbed Players, Staffers the wrong way -3 Reasons the Pacers Must Move on from Bjorkgren -Should Pritchard/Buchanan be on hot seat? -Coaching Candidates and what Front Office should be looking for -The Duo of Domas and Caris growing -Upcoming Week for the Pacers -Celtics losing Brown for season, how that impacts IND -Beal inj...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 238
Alex and Facci share their thoughts on the Woj Bomb about Bjorkgren's future. The guys discuss Brogdon and Sabonis' role in the players frustrations and look at what lies ahead for the team this off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 06, 2021•47 min•Ep. 237
Alex Golden is joined by Mark Schindler and Rhett Bauer to discuss the future of the young guys on the Pacers: Aaron Holiday, Cassius Stanley, Edmond Sumner, Goga Bitadze and Oshae Brissett. The guys look at their strengths and weaknesses and how they fit in with this team going forward. Rhett, Mark and Alex then answer a handful of Twitter questions for today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 236
As the Pacers continue to pile up injuries, the guys look at the recent 1 on 1 conversation from Kravitz and Pritchard on The Athletic. The conversation gave us some good quotes, but nothing concrete. The guys look at what the team could do with their roster this off-season. Later, Alex goes LIVE on LockerRoom to discuss the Pacers loss to Brooklyn. Alex hits on Alize Johnson's big game, Durant dropping 42 and the Pacers dropping another two player with injuries to Malcolm and JaKarr. Learn more...
Apr 30, 2021•54 min•Ep. 235
Alex and Facci are back and they hit on a numerous amount of topics for todays show: -Can a young core of Goga, Sumner and Brissett be a bench core for a playoff contender? -Who is the better player: LeVert or Brogdon -Why Aaron Holiday is getting inconsistent playing time -Game Previews against Portland and Brooklyn -Draft Prospects Series: Looking at the pros and cons to Ziaire Smith's and Franz Wagner's games -Ceiling of Ed and Oshae -Should the Pacers trade more than one of the centers this ...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 234
Alex was a guest on The Uncontested Pod (OKC Podcast) with Jacob Kniffen after tonight's game. The audio is from their Locker Room App post game show. The guys talk about the game, the season for both teams, Domantas Sabonis evolving into an All-Star, the Pacers-Thunder Trade History, potential draft prospects and a little fun with Tankathon.com. Later, Facci interviews Sports Illustrated's Rohan Nadkarni about his piece on Caris LeVert and his return from surgery. Follow us on Twitter @SettingT...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 233
Mike Facci and Alex Golden respond to the news of Indiana signing Oshae Brissett to a 3-year deal, discuss the injuries that have occurred to the Pacers team, who the face of the franchise is currently and why Alex thinks fans should keep an eye on trading one of the centers to Toronto. Next, the guys respond to your suggested topics and answer your questions. Facci and Alex spend a large amount of time discussing Brogdon's future, Goga's growth and what that means, the issues with Bjorkgren and...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 232
Alex Golden is joined by host of The Ride with JMV from 107.5 the fan. Alex and JMV dive into the Pacers struggles this season, why fans are turned off by this team, then JMV shares why he thinks Myles is the guy who will get moved, but isn't sure to where. Alex throws out ideas of where he could be dealt, with teams that could use an upgrade at center. The guys discuss Warren's absence, what his presence would've meant to the team. The ups and downs from Bjorkgren this season, and why fans turn...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 231
Longtime writer for the Indiana Pacers, Mark Montieth, joins Alex Golden for a 1 on 1 conversation to reflect and remember the great life of Bobby Slick Leonard. Who can hear conversations with Slick Leonard on Mark Montieth's website: MarkMontieth.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2021•47 min•Ep. 230
Join Alex and Facci as they recap the Pacers winning streak, look at the upcoming schedule, discuss if Caris LeVert will fit with this team longterm, the recent play of Aaron Holiday, whether or not the Pacers will win if they're in the play in game and end the show giving their Top 5 list of most interesting players to watch this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 229
Alex and Facci went LIVE on Locker Room App to recap the Pacers game against the Bulls. Tyler Smith, who covers the Pacers for IndySportsLegends.com, joined the show to recap the game and share his thoughts on the teams future for this season and the off-season. Throughout the show, the guys discussed a number of topics about the team's future, why packing it in this season might be the best long term decision, whether or not Bjorkgren could be on the hot seat next season if the team struggles, ...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 228
After the Pacers win in San Antonio Alex Golden is joined by Rhett Bauer and Mark Schindler to discuss: Aaron Holiday's play of late, the growth of Edmond Sumner, TJ McConnell's reputation as a good defender, Caris LeVert's post game comments, the pros to only keeping one center, which center should they keep and have we seen enough this season to make a definitive decision, Goga's growth and if it makes one of TurBonis expendable and lastly, the guys make predictions on if the Pacers will finis...
Apr 05, 2021•39 min•Ep. 227
Alex and Facci are joined by Mark Montieth to recap the Pacers meltdown in the 4th quarter, what is the cause of their unsuccessful play, the issues with the makeup of this roster, whether or not McConnell should be playing as much as he is and what the ultimate ceiling is for this team with a healthy T.J. Warren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 01, 2021•40 min•Ep. 226
Alex and Facci jump right into Indiana's horrific game against the Wizards. The guys discuss what went wrong and why it was such a horrific loss. Next, Chris Denari comes on to discuss the game, the Trade Deadline, the recent play of the team, the LeVert trade, Oladipo not playing, answers your mailbag questions and shares his favorite moment with Quinn this season. Later, Alex and Facci discuss Oladipo missing Wednesday's game against the Pacers, and whether or not they'll ever see Oladipo agai...
Mar 30, 2021•45 min•Ep. 225
Alex Golden discusses the news he heard on the team regarding the Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 29, 2021•10 min
Facci and Alex start off the show playing a new game called "Who he ALMOST TRADE for"! Next, the guys recap the Pacers monster win in Dallas. Next, the guys look at the upcoming week and discuss the big games ahead. The guys go in depth on whether or not Oladipo will play in the Wednesday game against the Heat, and what that rivalry means. Lastly, Alex and Facci discuss whether or not the Pacers could win a playoff series. With so much uncertainty with seeds 4-10, the guys look at the best case ...
Mar 28, 2021•49 min•Ep. 224
Alex and Facci kick off the show discussing the NBA Trade Deadline, and how the moves impacted the Pacers. The guys look closely at the Victor Oladipo trade and compare it to the deal Indiana made for him, potential buyout candidates with the departure of Jalen Lecque and what the T.J. Warren injury means for the current Pacers team. Later, Alex is joined by Derek Schultz to discuss the news of Oshae Brissett, the Pacers inactivity at the deadline, the reason Derek said this team was "boring" in...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 223
Facci and Alex are back to discuss all the rumors that came out today on two of the Pacers best players: Domantas Sabonis and Malcolm Brogdon. The guys look at what players could be moved by the deadline and possibly the off-season, the players who might not like the new system and what adjustments Bjorkgren would have to make if the Pacers went with one center over the TurBonis duo. Also, Alex shares a rumored Mavericks trade proposal that involved both Brogdon and Sabonis. Learn more about you...
Mar 23, 2021•29 min•Ep. 222
