IC Cold Link: And So The Offseason Begins
by Tom Lewis on Apr 17, 2009 6:39 AM EDT
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Here are a few links of interest while digesting the end of the Pacers season. First, let me draw your attention to SB Nation's playoff hub which will keep tabs on all playoff related posts across the network. You can always reach the playoff hub from the sidebar.
Other links and thoughts:
- Bruno's latest Caught in the Web constrast the end of this season with end of last season and finds only the team's record comparable.
After bringing in seven new faces a year ago, they could lose seven this summer. It's another parallel that is nothing more than coincidence. Last year, the nucleus of the team required revamping, as did its image. Now, the core is largely intact. This is a roster that needs tweaking, not demolition.
- Mike Wells breaks down a few action items for the Pacers this offseason.
- Cliff Brunt reports on the positive vibe coming from the Pacers locker room despite missing the playoffs.
- Ron Artest reflects back on how tough he was on Rick Carlisle when both were with the Pacers.
“When I was with him, I had a lot of problems,” Artest said. “He really showed a lot of genuine care for me. ... He always came over and made sure I was OK, talked to me, made sure my family was OK. ... He knew I was an emotional kid. He always took time out to make sure I was all right. It was just unfortunate I wasn’t really listening. He taught me a lot. He taught me how to play intelligent basketball, taught me a lot about defense.”
Just unfortunate? (Slowly shakes head...) - BallHype breaks down the numbers to review all of the NBA blogger pre-season predictions. My predictions weren't off by much although the team performed much better than I anticipated considering all of the issues they endured.
- NBA scouts offer an early assessment of NBA draft prospects and how they're handling making the jump. This is perfect for Pacer fans since most of these guys will be among the pool of options at pick 13.
- Syracuse PG, Jonny Flynn is in. I'm fully prepared to move Flynn to the top of my potential PG board ahead of Ty Lawson. Love the kid's guts, toughness and willingness to make plays. Plus, he'd be a flat out blast to follow thanks to his PR-primed personality.
- Hoop Heads North has collected a few comments on the upcoming playoffs from the peanut gallery of bloggers with teams not in the playoffs.
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I gotta agree
If we don’t resign Jack I am all for taking Flynn with our pick if he’s still there. I’m worried that he won’t be though. I’m guessing he’s going to be a steady riser on the draft boards once workouts begin. He will probably follow the path of D.J. Augustin from last year.
by ThirtyOne on Apr 17, 2009 8:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a couple draft notes
On draftexpress.com, Lawson just went up to 11 and we now have Gerald Henderson – a talented player who exactly duplicates what we have in Rush. Not that it’s real or anything, but ugh.
As for Flynn, I worry about him. I’m usually over-weary of a player who gains national recognition based on his toughness and heart shown especially in a couple games. Sometimes I’m wrong on this and I tend to be overly-cautious but he worries me. Since there’s probably a decent different of opinion here, he might be a good player to profile. I’ve been a little slow on the profiles as my semester finishes up. I’ve got a bachelor party this weekend but when I get back I’ll do a work-up on Flynn.
Lastly, on the Artest comments, that hurts to hear. I still miss him as a player. The reason I like the idea of drafting Blair is because we just haven’t had a guy that just makes everyone around him tougher since Artest. He clearly had some growing up to do while he was here and it’s too bad he couldn’t do that while staying with the team. Sigh…….
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Apr 17, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and as for artest...
i F’ing love that guy, still. Always have, always will. Dam.
by captain flitzy on Apr 17, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patty Mills
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2009/news/story?id=4075787
News just came out that Patty Mills is entering the draft. I honestly never seen a minute of him play, but i watched some youtube stuff on him and he looks pretty impressive. I know he is getting raves on this site, Psvirsky, are you gonna come up with a draft thing on him too? Curious as to why people like him so much, please feel free to elaborate. and I do not want gerald Henderson. While he is a sick athlete, rooting for 3 Dukies is nearly impossible for me, sorry.
by captain flitzy on Apr 17, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah I think I made a promise a few days ago about Mills
My gut feeling is that a lot of people see the potential for another Tony Parker in Mills. I’ll get him up this coming week too. We really can focus on PG’s because that seems most likely for us.
And yeah, I hate Duke and that just wouldn’t be okay. I have a hard time believing we would get him though, as he has very similar attributes to Rush. Especially considering how Rush has come on lately.
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
by psvirsky on Apr 17, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saw a few games with him when he played in the Olympics w/ Australia
I’m no talent scout, but he held his own even though he’s only like, 20 or something. All I know is that when he got injured in the middle of the college season, St. Mary’s went south for a bit before they eventually adjusted.
I know the Olympics are only 2 weeks long, but if the guy can be solid against guys much older and stronger than him, he’ll feel comfortable in college and hopefully as a pro.
by Gwen on Apr 17, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Oh - I enjoyed this season even though the record was identical...
and thanks to Cornrows for working this site and keeping it clean.
by Gwen on Apr 17, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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