The Effects of Tanking in a Lost Season + Addressing the Center Spot via Trade

On today's 8th episode of Center of Attention, Alex Golden and Mike Facci look at the New Orleans Pelicans and discuss the centers they have on their roster. Derrik Queen has been a standout rookie, Yves Missi has been less notable stat wise in his sophomore year, Kevon Looney isn't playing much and somehow DeAndre Jordan is still in the NBA.The guys discuss if any of the centers would be worth trading for, what their current and future contract situation is, how likely it is that they would be traded, and how Indiana could acquire them via a trade or free agency. At the end of each discussion, the guys give each team and their center depth a letter grade. A being the best, F being the worst. We hope you enjoy this miniseries! The Dallas Mavericks will be up tomorrow on January 9th! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Bob Kravitz, from BobKravitz.com to discuss the Indiana Pacers future, specifically with Benn Mathurin and Jarace Walker. The NBA Trade Deadline is slowly approaching, but it will be here before you know it. The guys discuss why a trade before the deadline will help them in the long run. In addition to Mathurin and Walker, as well as the glaring hole at starting center, Bob and Alex look at the Top 4 in the upcoming draft and discuss who they like the most at this moment right now.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's 7th episode of Center of Attention, Alex Golden and Mike Facci look at the Houston Rockets and discuss the centers they have on their roster. Alperen Sengun is a young 23-year-old stud, but they also have veterans Steven Adams and Clint Capela. The guys discuss if any of the centers would be worth trading for, what their current and future contract situation is, how likely it is that they would be traded, and how Indiana could acquire them via a trade or free agency. At the end of each discussion, the guys give each team and their center depth a letter grade. A being the best, F being the worst. We hope you enjoy this miniseries! The New Orleans Pelicans will be up tomorrow on January 8th! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Facci and Bob Schmidt, from Fear The Fro, join forces to recap the Pacers 13th straight loss and the 21st win of the year for Cleveland. The guys look at what went wrong for the Pacers and what went right for the Cavs? The guys also discuss Indiana's poor 4th quarter, the landscape of the Eastern Conference and Indiana's decisions at the trade deadline.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's 6th episode of Center of Attention, Alex Golden and Mike Facci look at the San Antonio Spurs and discuss the centers they have on their roster. Victor Wembanyama is the most untouchable player in the NBA, but what about Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk or Bismack Bioyombo? The guys discuss if any of the centers would be worth trading for, what their current and future contract situation is, how likely it is that they would be traded, and how Indiana could acquire them via a trade or free agency. At the end of each discussion, the guys give each team and their center depth a letter grade. A being the best, F being the worst. We hope you enjoy this miniseries! The Houston Rockets will be up tomorrow on January 7th! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Derek Schultz to discuss the Indiana Pacers 6-30 start and how the effects of tanking can weigh on a team. Derek shares his thoughts on whether or not this lost season will have ripple effects for the future and what makes this so hard for veteran leaders like Pascal Siakam and a Hall of Fame level coach in Rick Carlisle. After that, the guys discuss if the Pacers should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline and what Indiana should do with Benn Mathurin. To wrap it all up, Alex vents to Derek about the Colts mediocrity and Derek echoes the same frustration while layering on more thoughts to how awful Ballard's tenure truly has been.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's 5th episode of Center of Attention, Alex Golden and Mike Facci look at the Washington Wizards and discuss the centers they have on their roster. Alex Sarr is the 2024 1st overall pick, Marvin Bagley III is a former 2nd overall pick, and they have two-way big man, Tristan Vukcevic at the center spot. The guys discuss if any of the centers would be worth trading for, what their current and future contract situation is, how likely it is that they would be traded, and how Indiana could acquire them via a trade or free agency. At the end of each discussion, the guys give each team and their center depth a letter grade. A being the best, F being the worst. Also in this episode, Alex and Facci share their Mt. Rushmore of centers from the Southeast Division. We hope you enjoy this miniseries! The San Antonio Spurs will be up tomorrow on January 6th, as we transition to the Southwest Division! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers 135-127 loss to the Orlando Magic where three things cost them this game: Fouls, Points in the Paint and 2nd Quarters. They also discuss Benn Mathurin being out with a thumb injury for an undisclosed time, and what that means for Benn and the rest of the guys on the roster. Join our FREE Group Chat on Chat BCC! Click this link! Stop by Ripple Bagel and Deli for a delicious Setting The Pace sandwich and receive a free side or drink for being a subscriber to the pod! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's 4th episode of Center of Attention, Alex Golden and Mike Facci look at the Miami Heat and discuss the centers they have on their roster. Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware are two terrific players, and they have 1 two-way player, Vladislav Goldin, at the center spot. The guys discuss if any of the centers would be worth trading for, what their current and future contract situation is, how likely it is that they would be traded, and how Indiana could acquire them via a trade or free agency. At the end of each discussion, the guys give each team and their center depth a letter grade. A being the best, F being the worst. We hope you enjoy this miniseries! The Washington Wizards will be up tomorrow on January 5th! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Bradley Knight of the Pacers Post Up to recap tonight's game and discuss:Wembanyama-less Spurs Handle PacersMicah Potter Starts and plays well!Jarace Benched in 2nd HalfRough Mathurin GameSolid Siakam and Nembhard gameKam Jones run in 2nd half...+16Pacers #11 Draft! Join the Group Chat on Chat BCC here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.