Indiana Pacers 2024-25 NBA Season Lookahead

Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper), THE GOAT HERSELF, from 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' to discuss the 2024-25 Indiana Pacers. SUBSCRIBE TO 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' ON PATREON RIGHT THE HELL NOW: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewrote/posts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:12 - Indiana’s direction5:54 - Impressions of the Pacers offseason, Obi Toppin talk!9:332 - Caitlin’s biggest storyline for Indiana (Defense!)15:45 - Why the half-court offense improved18:33 - The Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam partnership21:10 - How should the Pacers use Siakam on defense?27:26 - More development from Haliburton?32:30 - The value of Andrew Nembhard, Will his usage change?39:12 - What does the future hold for Bennedict Mathurin?46:11 - The role and value of Ben Sheppard49:24 - The development of Jarace Walker56:17 - Early impressions of Johnny Furphy57:44 - Breaking down the frontcourt rotation59:29 - Team chemistry, defensive rebounding and Myles Turner’s future1:08:49 - Top-10 rotation1:09:52 - Best crunch-time lineup1:11:11 - Funky lineups we want to see1:13:45 - Win totals, Where do the Pacers rank in the East?1:18:49 - Should we expect the Pacers to make another significant trade?1:21:46 - Can James Wiseman actually help????SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]