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Larry Bird Discusses Upcoming NBA Draft
Archive for June, 2009
Pacers Pre-Draft Press Conference
On June - 23 - 2009
Pacers to Trade 13th Pick to Bulls?
On June - 23 - 2009
The Indiana Pacers are playing it smart once again. Subtle hints about who they are interested in, but Larry Bird is keeping a lot of the behind the scenes talk secret . . . and for good reason. It’s hard to imagine that this years draft will be as exciting as the 2008 NBA Draft, but Larry did mention that he would like four or five new players.
Another team looking for some creative draft moves are the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been talking to the Pacers, Nets and Bobcats about trading their No. 16 and No. 26 picks for a higher draft pick.
13th vs 16th (and the 26th pick)? . . . I say we take the deal, but hopefully Larry Bird will somehow come up with something even better.
Early Years of the Indiana Pacers
On June - 23 - 2009
There is a great article from the Indianapolis Star about the early years of the Indiana Pacers. Here’s the intro and a link to the rest:
In the 1960s and early 1970s, the Pacers were the dominant team in the old American Basketball Association. The Pacers won three ABA national championships and reached the title round in five of the nine seasons the league existed.
When the ABA folded in 1976, the Pacers made a difficult transition to the National Basketball Association. Surviving insolvency only through a telethon the Pacers rebuilt, adapted and emerged in the 1990s as a championship-contending team.
Diener Will Return as Pacer Next Season
On June - 22 - 2009
For the money, he can’t be beat. Travis probably wouldn’t like the nickname, but I like to think of him as “mini-Foster.” He is solid, aggressive and always tries harder than guys twice as big.
The Indianapolis Star reported today that Travis will thankfully return next season.
Pacers Player Update From Chris Denari
On June - 22 - 2009
Chris Denari was on the WTHR 13 Sports Center show tonight sharing thoughts about the NBA draft, but had some interesting news about current Pacers players. It was very encouraging news about our young players working out during the off season, so let’s get to a few of his quotes:
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