Monthly Archives: June 2016

Why Jeep tapped Paul George to be the face of their summer campaign

On this morning, Paul George finally swam in the ocean.

Strange to believe, but this was a first for the Palmdale, California native.

George and three friends were at Crandon Park, an urban spot in the the northern part of Key Biscayne, Florida. They arrived around 6:30 a.m. and were there for about six hours to get everything just right for multiple 30-second national TV …

Who you can expect at Thursday’s Celebrity Softball Game

The eighth annual Caroline Symmes Celebrity Softball Game will be held at Victory Field on Thursday (June 9) and over a dozen individuals from Pacers Sports & Entertainment are expected to be on hand.

Paul George is co-hosting the event with Robert Mathis of the Colts for the second consecutive year.

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Several of his …

Myles Turner among 25 players named to USA Select Team

Coming off an encouraging rookie season, Pacers center Myles Turner was one of 25 players named to USA Basketball’s Select Team. The announcement was made official Tuesday afternoon.

Turner will be in Las Vegas July 18-21 to train with the National Team and help prepare for the Olympics in Rio.

“This is an incredible honor,” Turner said in a video interview on Pacers.com. “I’ve always …

Pacers’ George duo begins offseason training

NBA rotation players typically take about one month (or a little more) off before resuming the everyday work required to be an elite-level player in today’s competitive league.

Like teens who call each other the night before school to coordinate outfits, Pacers leaders Paul George and George Hill both posted on Instagram Monday indicating that they are back to business.

“It has begun!” George shared.…

PHOTO: Paul George, Reggie Jackson and friends tubing

Paul George and friends continue to have a great time overseas. After the season, George traveled east for a well-deserved vacation before the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

On the trip with George is Detroit’s Reggie Jackson — the two have the same agent — along with Dallas Rutherford and Alex. Among their stops in Spain, Netherlands, Germany, and Greece.

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They also had some fun …

Paul George stars in ‘Summer of Jeep’ ads

Paul George is featured in two of three Jeep commercials as the car brand launched its third annual summer brand campaign on Monday.

George, who intends to play for USA Basketball this summer in the Rio Olympics, appears in ads entitled “What I Stand 4,” where Paul, with family and long-time friends shown, shares his basketball journey and what has inspired him, and “4x4Summer” where …

Quinn Buckner appointed to IU Board of Trustees

The awards, honors, and opportunities continue to come in for Quinn Buckner during this special year.

In July 2015, he traveled to Africa to be on the TV broadcast of the NBA’s first-ever game on the continent. A few months later, in November, he was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Coming up in October, he will be the honoree at the …

Pacers 2016 Pre-Draft Workouts: Gary Payton II, Oregon State

Gary Payton II was a popular guy Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse as the Oregon State product was one of six prospects to work out for the Pacers.

About half of the questions he answered seemed to relate to his father and growing up in the NBA. He handled it well.

Payton II says he’s family with Nate McMillan, the Pacers new head coach. Unfortunately, …