Wells: Pacers 'Getting After It In Practice'

by Tom Lewis on Dec 11, 2011 1:13 PM EST in Indiana Pacers News

The Indiana Pacers front office is trying to add players to the roster, but those already locked in for the season are making up for lost time with some intense practices at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Mike Wells reports a couple of interesting tidbits from his portion of practice opened up for the media. First, in a tweet today, Wells comments on the strange sight of assistant coaches doing some, well, coaching during the Pacers practice. Jim O'Brien preferred to have one voice, his, do the majority of instruction during practice.

I always found that JOB theory strange to be the norm for practice. Seems like the additional voices can keep more players engaged and make for a more lively environment in practice. As Wells reported from practice yesterday, the Pacers have been quite lively thus far.

Vogel cut practice short a couple of minutes on Saturday after he liked the effort his players were giving. There were at least four or five players on the ground going after a loose ball during the scrimmage. The highlight of that play was Lance Stephenson flying into the scorer's table trying to save the ball from going out. A number of players ran over to Stephenson to help him.

Not sure which news is more impressive: Stephenson diving into the scorer's table for the ball or his teammates running over to help him up.

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JOB was an idiot

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by dbcb on Dec 11, 2011 1:24 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

+++++1

"Winning isn't everything, but it beats anything that comes in second."

--Paul "Bear" Bryant

by BigBlackRichard on Dec 11, 2011 1:42 PM EST up reply actions

Love this!

Two days of camp and Vogel cuts a practice short because of EFFORT? Pacers ball is BACK!!!

by The_Dawson on Dec 11, 2011 1:42 PM EST reply actions

Nice!!

A bud of mine who does some security work for Conseco said they were mixing it up, bodies flying everywhere. LACE EM UP!!!!!!

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by rockguyinindy on Dec 11, 2011 2:06 PM EST reply actions

Let's all pause for a moment of reflection...

When was the last time you were this excited about Indiana basketball? Pacers on the rise, rebirth of Hoosier basketball with the stunning of UK last night.

After some serious suffering, this is an amazing breath of fresh air.

by Abe the Hoosier on Dec 11, 2011 2:50 PM EST reply actions

I was there.

It was glorious. Never been more proud to be a Hoosier.

by MillerTime31 on Dec 11, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions

Wish I cold have been there. I’ll have to try and get some tickets to a game next season. No chance of it happening in the near future.

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by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT

by Sparhawk on Dec 11, 2011 7:24 PM EST up reply actions

OMG

That three by Watford was sick. I agree, it’s about to get buck nasty in Indiana again for basketball.

by The_Dawson on Dec 11, 2011 2:54 PM EST reply actions

Yes.

by MillerTime31 on Dec 11, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions

this sound eerily similar to the team that gave the bulls fit in the playoffs

if this teams like the scrappy team we know they’re capable of, they will stun the entire NBA.
Oh, and why are so many people keep saying Lance has a bad attitude, I think Lance is actually a cool dude down inside, really believe this dude believe he’s got something to prove. If it’s really down to carl Landry, then so be it, but Carl Landry better show some effort, and not act like he’s the best option at 4, cause I think Tyler might be a big surprise if they given minutes.

by latrell spreewel on Dec 11, 2011 2:55 PM EST reply actions

Lance

leaving the off court stuff alone…

remember our terrible losing strength towards the end of the year? numerous people said Lance was at hte middle of it and the players were pissed at him.

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by dbcb on Dec 11, 2011 2:57 PM EST up reply actions

I remember that incicident was pretty much never fully revealed

the Pacers never let the public in on exactly what happened ebtween Lance and Dahntay, but I don’t think Lance was trying to ruin team chemistry or anything, I guess it was just players getting over emotional about the team’s performance. I sorry, at least I had no clear knowledge of what transpire out of that incident, do you? And Vogel has been trying to incorporate Lance as much as he can given Lance’s inexperience and past issues, so I don’t think the notion of Lance been a bad presence in the locker room is true at all.

by latrell spreewel on Dec 11, 2011 3:18 PM EST up reply actions

the only thing that ever leaked out involved Lance

of course the team wouldn’t come out and say exactly what happened.

the only thing that ever leaked out involved Lance

i doubt he did it on purpose, “born ready” is probably just cocky as shit and rubbed people wrong

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by dbcb on Dec 11, 2011 3:40 PM EST up reply actions

Probably some cockiness. But I think he’s been working hard to be a better person and player and I’m sure the players respect that. Just hope he continues on the up and up.

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by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT

by Sparhawk on Dec 11, 2011 7:26 PM EST up reply actions

I'm getting stoked

I’ve been waiting a long time for this. The GS trade. The JO trade. Harrington…twice. Bender, Tinsley, Harrison, Jackson, etc. This is now our time. We are rising from the ashes, and going in the right direction. Regarding Lance, I think he’s past his issues, and I believe we’ll see a lot of Lance this year. He’ll definitely get a bump in minutes anyways.

by The_Dawson on Dec 11, 2011 3:01 PM EST up reply actions

I’d also like to add Shawn Williams and James Jones.

But that’s the past.

Let’s continue this positive direction for the Pacers. Playoffs baby! Yes, I’m talking playoffs!

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by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT

by Sparhawk on Dec 11, 2011 7:29 PM EST up reply actions

what was wrong with James Jones?

2nd round pick, stepped up during the brawl suspensions, worked hard, found a role in his home town of Miami. I don’t see him as fitting in with the other Pacers problems

by full sail on Dec 12, 2011 1:43 AM EST up reply actions

maybe you're thinking James White

didn’t occur to me at first. The second round pick Pacers traded up to get, gave a guaranteed contract then cut during training camp?

by full sail on Dec 12, 2011 1:44 AM EST up reply actions

Lance faces an uphill battle.

I think when your name gets thrown around with something as heinous as throwing a woman down some stairs and curb-stomping her, it tends to mar your public image, especially given his reputation that preceded him coming out of New York/Cincinnati. I’m not saying it’s justified, but some people will jump to conclusions. As far as I’m concerned, a court of law apparently didn’t think he was guilty of a crime, so I think he deserves a chance to re-establish who he is.

by Abe the Hoosier on Dec 11, 2011 2:58 PM EST reply actions

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by Abe the Hoosier on Dec 11, 2011 2:58 PM EST up reply actions

My experience (and that's all I can speak from) is women game the hell out of the legal system

So only God and the parties involved know the truth, if I were you I wouldn’t draw any conclusions from anything!

by FortWayneKarl on Dec 11, 2011 3:35 PM EST up reply actions

WEST IS A PACER

David Aldridge, 2/$20

Beers all around

Sup Jello Shot?

by IndyPacers on Dec 11, 2011 2:58 PM EST reply actions

Yesssssss!!!

Well played, Larry! Precisely the kind of move we needed; top free agent for bargain/short-term price.

by Abe the Hoosier on Dec 11, 2011 3:01 PM EST up reply actions

The way this free agency period had been going

That is a small contract. Hopefully the knee is 100%. Great sign by the Pacers though.

LET THE HATERS HATE.

by INdymayneNVegas on Dec 11, 2011 3:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

The way this free agency period had been going

That is a small contract. Hopefully the knee is 100%. Great sign by the Pacers though.

LET THE HATERS HATE.

by INdymayneNVegas on Dec 11, 2011 3:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Mike Wells reporting it as well.

Now were set right?

LET THE HATERS HATE.

by INdymayneNVegas on Dec 11, 2011 3:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Not yet..

Now we get Mayo. Then we’ll be set…maybe. lol

by The_Dawson on Dec 11, 2011 3:03 PM EST up reply actions

I feel like we have a log jam in the back court

Another big man would be nice. Like a back up center.

LET THE HATERS HATE.

by INdymayneNVegas on Dec 11, 2011 3:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Yeah

Well now we have West and Hansbrough and Pendergraph at the 4. We don’t need a 4, we need a backup 3. Trade Jones and rush for a decent backup then we could be set. But my question is, what number will West wear?

by The_Dawson on Dec 11, 2011 3:10 PM EST up reply actions

I don't really like Mayo

he seems like a volume shooter in his rookie year and every year since, he’s actually been regressing with the Grizzlies. For a player drafted at number 3, you think he be at least a starter, but the the Grizz realize Mayo isn’t the star they had projected out of the draft. Plus who knows if all the success he had before was due to performance enhancements he was busted on.
We still need a backup center and small forward, because Jeff is an injury concern and Posey doesn’t appear to be anywhere around camp.

by latrell spreewel on Dec 11, 2011 3:24 PM EST up reply actions