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As the dust settles following the Indiana Pacers' exit from the playoffs it becomes easier to appreciate the season and deep playoff run the Pacers enjoyed this year while also looking ahead to the draft and offseason changes. As much as I'd like to be going down to the Fieldhouse for Game 8 against the Heat tonight, exhaling after the intense run is kinda nice.
In racing circles, the offseason is referred to as the "silly season" and it didn't take long for the Pacers to join the fray of reported rumors and silly off-court action. Brian Shaw's name continues to surface in coaching chatter, with reports out of L.A. that he is the top choice for the Clippers. If Chris Paul remains, I'm sure Shaw would find that job quite appealing with the additional chance to stick it to the Lakers for passing on him after Phil Jackson departed.
In more silly news, Roy Hibbert wasted little time interacting and ingratiating himself with NBA fans after responding to SB Nation's Mike Prada's tweet during Game 7.
This is the most impressive thing Roy Hibbert has done in Game 7. sbn.to/16FswNB
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) June 4, 2013
By the time their Twitter exchange was over, Hibbert had #RoyHibbertChallenge ready to roll through Twitter and Vine, challenging everyone to record themselves trying to chug a 20 oz. Gatorade. The Big Fella flashing those social media skills once again.
Check out the links:
Brian Shaw of Indiana Pacers is Los Angeles Clippers' No. 1 choice for coach - ESPN Los Angeles
#RoyHibbertChallenge Day 1 recap | For The Win
Pacers forward David West: 'I don't plan on going anywhere' | Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
Pacers forward David West: 'I don't plan on going anywhere' | Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
10 Big Moments from the Pacers’ 2013 Season | Pacers Blogs
What the Pacers Must Do to Have a Shot at Beating the Heat Next Year - The Triangle Blog - Grantland
Pacers look to build off strong playoff run - AP
Future is bright for Indiana Pacers, as long as David West is around - NBA - Chris Mannix - SI.com
Pacers' Paul George eyeing max deal, future MVP award - CBS Sports
Report: Clippers ask to speak to Hollins; Shaw considered frontrunner | ProBasketballTalk
Report: Larry Brown contacted by Nets, 76ers and third mystery team | ProBasketballTalk
Oddsmaker heavily favors Heat over Spurs in 2013 Finals | The Point Forward - SI.com
Break up the Heat if they lose? - TrueHoop Blog - ESPN
Game 7 of Heat-Pacers is third-most watched program in TNT history - SBNation.com
Spurs are big, but no Roy Hibbert - TrueHoop Blog - ESPN
Report: Tampering charge likely coming for Atlanta Hawks | SI Wire
Sergey Karasev will stay in Russia until NBA draft - Yahoo! Sports