IC Cold Links: Pacers Media Day; Eric Gordon To New Orleans In Chris Paul Trade

by Tom Lewis on Dec 15, 2011 10:31 AM EST in Indiana Pacers News

Oh my goodness, I was waylaid yesterday afternoon out of the blue with the worst of all flu-like symptoms. As I'm coming out of the fog of this 24-hour hammer, I realize how glad I am that meetings kept me from attending Pacers Media Day yesterday.

It was driving me nuts earlier in the day on Wednesday, but in hindsight, no one down at the Fieldhouse needed to come into contact with me. Plus, the Pacers did an incredible job of using Pacers.com to take anyone interested inside the whole operation.

Also, local legend Eric Gordon was waylaid himself in a different way when he was notified of the trade between the Clippers and Hornets that would have him swapping places with Chris Paul. Gordon was on an outing with Clippers' season ticket holders when he heard about the deal

After the jump, plenty of links on the Pacers and the big trade yesterday.

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Many are talking about EJ to Pacers...

…but I’m not so sure. I would love for him to be with Pacers, but not sure it is realistic. I am just not sure.

by lefpsyd on Dec 15, 2011 11:03 AM EST reply actions

Could be...

Pacers and Hornets always seem to be trading guys.

We could send them back Collison and a 1st. They need a PG.

Gordon could walk on them at the end of the year anyway and we need a guy who can get his own shot.

by jeffshireman on Dec 15, 2011 11:04 AM EST reply actions

I hear you

But won’t he be an RFA, which means they’ll likely match our offer. Collison and a 1st is a pretty high price, but I like that better than sending DG (like some have mentioned I believe). Gordon has a bit of an injury history, no? At any rate, I hear you. Very interesting possibility, but I just don’t want to get my hopes up.

by lefpsyd on Dec 15, 2011 11:13 AM EST up reply actions

He’ll be a RFA.

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

by Sparhawk on Dec 15, 2011 1:33 PM EST up reply actions

Collison and a 1st wouldn't be a high price IMO

Gordon is the real deal, and I say this as someone who’s watched 90+% of his games in the NBA. Collison will never be more than a strong #2 at PG. I’d love to see Gordon and Hill pair up in the backcourt for the Pacers, with Granger at the 3, West at the 4 and Hibbert at the 5. If NO would give up EJ for Collison and a #1, you do it in a heartbeat. The Pacers gave up a #1 last year to get Hill, why wouldn’t you do it again and throw in Collison to get a future all-star in Gordon?

by Mike Wr on Dec 15, 2011 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I like EJ, but damn, the dude can’t stay healthy. If he’s going to be an important piece, he’ll be needed. At least the Clipps have Blake. If we traded Granger for EJ, then he is the #1. You have to be able to count on your #1.

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

by Sparhawk on Dec 15, 2011 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

YES

as tony dungy said, the most important ability is availability.

Harper's on Miller, McKey, gets in to Miller for the win and...

CHIEF

by wonillionaire on Dec 15, 2011 3:43 PM EST up reply actions

Granger's injury record isn't exactly spotless either

by full sail on Dec 15, 2011 7:49 PM EST up reply actions

he has been 100% for 4/6 seasons

including last year.

I would have understood the concern last year, but he was fine all year. I think he just hit a rought patch.

Gordon has been hurt the last two years of his 3 year career. And unlike Danny, most of it is due to his style of play which idk if he can change and still be as effective as he is now

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by dbcb on Dec 15, 2011 8:09 PM EST up reply actions

I'm skeptical about Paul George Growing an inch over the summer

In the pacers media photos he still looks about the same height as granger….no way he’s 6’10

by pacers4life on Dec 15, 2011 11:27 AM EST reply actions

From what I’ve read, it’s 6’10" in shoes. Still he grew 1 inch.

I hope he can stick at the 2, what a mismatch nightmare he’d create for us.

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

by Sparhawk on Dec 15, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions

he looks pretty tall in this picture

first one in the series, he looks taller than Granger and West

http://www.indystar.com/article/20111215/SPORTS04/112150373/Pacers-notebook-West-probably-won-t-make-Pacers-debut-until-next-week

by full sail on Dec 15, 2011 7:58 PM EST up reply actions

Funny thing

I was watching the live stream for media day, and the live chat allowed you to ask questions. Well I fortunately got a question asked, and it was regarding PG’s height. He’s not 6’10 he’s actually 6’9. I had asked him if being 6’10 brought him any challenges playing the two spot.

by The_Dawson on Dec 15, 2011 11:52 AM EST reply actions

Paul George

Paul George is going to be a match up nightmare . His reputation as a shooter in college makes me giddy over his potential. Great leaped, 6’9 with long arms add a great shooting touch skys the limit but if he wants to become great its always gonna start with defense. I really think he has LBJ23 potential on the defensive end. One man fast break .

by GrangerSCK33 on Dec 15, 2011 1:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Flipping through my cable guide

Tomorrow at 7pm on FSN, NBA Basketball, Exhibition: Chicago @ Indiana. Kinda surreal.

Sup Jello Shot?

by IndyPacers on Dec 15, 2011 2:38 PM EST reply actions

Yeah

That’s tomorrow. So excited!!! I know West isn’t playing but I’m just excited to see our guys back out there! I’m excited to see how JP plays if he gets minutes. I’m excited to see our back court acquisition of Hill. It may be just pre-season, but I’m jacked!

by The_Dawson on Dec 15, 2011 2:52 PM EST up reply actions