Back in Memphis, Tennessee with the Pacers to play the Grizzlies Wednesday night (8:00 pm ET), Thad Young spent the night before back at his old stomping grounds. Joined by his immediate family, Young’s No. 33 jersey was retired by Mitchell High School and he was presented with a framed jersey that detailed his accomplishments…
A lot happens each week with the Pacers and it’s not easy to stay on top of it. Introducing a new weekly feature, Pacers Last Week, which should help keep you up-to-date on all things Pacers. I purposefully waited a day later to post this, rather than the usual 5:00 am Monday morning, to observe…
Game in and game out, we have come to expect consistent play from Thad Young. He’s good for almost 15 points and six rebounds per game, plus numerous hustle plays that stand out. He’s Mr. Consistent. That’s why his performance Sunday was strange to see. We saw frustration from the 11-year veteran who has played…
Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 118-95 loss to the Houston Rockets Sunday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Curtains above the balcony levels are pulled back. That’s always a cool look. Eric Gordon is looking trim. He’s become a reliable contributor now that he’s healthy. And with Chris Paul missing time, he has…
This is part II of my conversation with Mark Montieth, who has covered the Indiana Pacers for several decades. [Part I – On the Pacers’ encouraging start to the 2017-18 season] Mark recently published “Reborn: The Pacers and the Return of Pro Basketball to Indianapolis” — and it’s a book I recommend for hoops fans…