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It is arduous to consider, however we’re solely two weeks away from the beginning of the Pacers’ preseason.
Which means earlier than lengthy, we’ll be capable to see Tyrese Haliburton and firm proceed a spectacular 2023-24 season that noticed them make an sudden run to the Japanese Convention Finals, falling quick in opposition to the Celtics.
In 2023, the Pacers had a dynamic, fast-paced offense that usually overwhelmed opponents, however their Achilles heel proved to be on the opposite finish of the courtroom. Haliburton specifically was famous as needing to enhance his protection, particularly if he and the group are to take the subsequent step and punch their ticket to the NBA Finals.
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On Tuesday’s version of The Journey With JMV, Pacers Normal Supervisor Chad Buchanan and Vice President Ted Wu joined John reside within the studio. Throughout their dialog, Kevin talked in regards to the Pacers’ protection and the place he thinks they will go in 2024.
“I feel that’s going to be a giant factor in coaching camp. Our coaches speak about it every single day. Jenny Boucek and Jim Boylen actually concentrate on our protection and so they preach it every single day. We have been so, so good offensively final yr, and our model of play was so distinctive and so profitable that I feel we felt like we may nonetheless win video games though we weren’t enjoying very effectively, however I feel what the playoffs did for our guys is that they noticed [that] “Okay, if you happen to actually wish to be a championship-caliber group, you’ve gotten to have the ability to get to work and cease gamers. I imply, the Celtics did that to us within the remaining minutes. We have been in 3 of these 4 video games and it was nearly stopping gamers once they wanted to be stopped, and I feel that sends a message to our group. It’s nice to attain factors, and it’s going to win you quite a lot of video games, however if you happen to actually wish to be a title contender and have an opportunity to win a championship, you’ve gotten to have the ability to get to work and cease gamers.”
Chad additionally talked about final yr’s expertise and the way the Pacers ignore outdoors noise.
“I feel all of our gamers had a constructive expertise final yr, however in addition they know they hear individuals say, ‘You bought fortunate, you performed an injured group, these guys have been all out, there’s somewhat asterisk subsequent to your streak.’ They hear that and I feel now we have sufficient management on our group to permit us to refocus. Final yr is over, yearly is a brand new story, it’s a clean slate, each group within the league is making an attempt to assault you now. You’ve gotten expectations, and it’s going to be completely different for a few of our gamers, however I feel the management on our group is basically going to need to step up for us in that regard.”
Take heed to the complete dialog between JMV, Pacers Normal Supervisor Chad Buchanan and Pacers Vice President of Basketball Operations Ted Wu under, and tune in to The Journey With JMV weekdays from 3-6 p.m. on 93.5/107.5 The Fan!
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