Riding the momentum of his Slam Dunk contest title, Pacers forward Glenn Robinson pulled off a quick stunt Monday night in the middle of New York City.
He had been teasing that he was up to something Tuesday after landing in New York with the Pacers ahead of Tuesday night’s game at Madison Square Garden.
NYC I have a big surprise for you when I …
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Considering the tension and chatter this week, up until the trade deadline Thursday at 3:00 pm ET, Friday felt good for the Pacers.
It’s back to normality after the team stood pat.
The little things, like running out of the tunnel and team introductions, meant a little more for Paul George, who’s name was at the center of several possible trades. Ultimately, nothing happened and …
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Paul George was named to his fourth NBA All-Star game, which will be played Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
After his first two seasons in the NBA, George has played in the All-Star game every year except 2015, when he missed most of the season rehabbing from a compound leg fracture.
“After a rough, shaky start for myself, coming …
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In 49 states it’s just basketball, but this is Indiana.
That phrase can be heard daily in Indiana because it’s something we, as Hoosiers, take pride in. We know the game; we played the game. And that was on display for the basketball world Saturday evening at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the site of the NBA’s annual All-Star Weekend.
Five winners are either …
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Pacers forward C.J. Miles may spending the All-Star break in Cancun — where he got engaged two years ago — but he was also part of NBA All-Star Weekend 2017 in New Orleans.
TNT aired a talent show highlighting eight players’ talents away from the court. The two-minute packages were recorded, and then the Inside the NBA crew judged each act live on their set …
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Indiana University product Troy Williams won the D-League Slam Dunk contest Saturday afternoon in New Orleans.
Williams, currently a member of the Iowa Energy, was victorious in the final round, which took occurred at halftime of the D-League All-Star game Saturday afternoon.
The dunk below sealed the victory for Williams over John Jordan of Raptors 905 in the finals. The other participants were Trahson Burrell, …
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Glenn Robinson III says he’s ready for his moment on the big stage. He’s ready to be showcased on the premier event during All-Star Weekend: The Slam Dunk contest. Robinson III was ecstatic when he first learned almost a month ago that he had been selected in would be in the field on Feb. 18 in New Orleans.
“I’m just excited,” he said Thursday before …
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Paul George is down in New Orleans for his fourth NBA All-Star appearance. Friday is media day, which for George meant answering questions for reporters, and then doing numerous interviews with partners of the league — including ESPN.
With ESPN broadcasting live from the conference room, George joined Sage Steele, a proud Indiana University graduate, for a discussion on the Indiana Pacers’ season and how …
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