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Taking stock of the Pacers w/ Tony East

🕑 Added 2024-03-15 13:16:50 +0000 UTC

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WeGonSee

Yes. Imo though, he’s already a better D than Doug, and Obi, did an admirable job D on Derozan, and in the post a couple times against larger humans. I’m even guessing that PS, Obi, wouldn’t mind JW taking the D job against size on perimeter. And I love Aa n Drew, but they’re at a disadvantage when posted up. RC has been complimentary for weeks. I think it’s a bit complex. I respect the team chemistry as it exists, and recognize the delicacy of upcoming contracts.. but if Rick indeed wants more D presence, and R improvements.. I see a lot more of JW in future. And I’m quite curious and interested in Spicy P , JW future playmaking in that 2nd unit. A world of opportunity. Love your work.

Caitlin Cooper

I'll keep an eye on his bring up ball-handler possessions moving forward.

Norma

That is how it felt to me. Thanks for replying

Caitlin Cooper

I just checked. I initially was just looking at the possessions from the 5-of-5 start. For the quarter, Pascal had four grab-and-go possessions when Tyrese was on the floor in that game, compared to one versus the Bulls.

Norma

I will rewatch both starts... me and my sister even commented that it seemed different and that pascal usually passes the ball back to tyrese ... thanks for your reply

Caitlin Cooper

As I recall, Pascal brought the ball up the floor early on a possession against OKC after Tyrese blocked a shot with a blowby contest. Mainly, when they started 5-of-.5 a lot of it was coming out of PnR reads from Nembhard and Haliburton, with the difference being that some of those were early turnovers vs. Chicago's coverage at the level.

Caitlin Cooper

I said the game against the Bulls was the best he's played, in my opinion. And that it made sense for him to be in during OT. Fewest mistakes he's made. I also talked about the pass he made to Obi, that while it didn't lead to assist, was, as I referred to it, "casually dominant" with his left hand. I've talked about his shooting progression. I can only detail what I see. I even said I didn't want to nitpick.

Norma

Caitlin could you talk about the difference in the way they approached okc versus the bulls... it seems to me they started the game differently... allowing pascal to bring up the ball and initiate offense.... it seemed like it helped the fast start

WeGonSee

JW .. what RC said postgame. And, he can stay in front, guard size better. Passing skills, ball handling skills.. seems we talk about any mistake he makes.. more so than any other player. He’s got a high ceiling.. should spend appropriate time talking about his positives. Seems odd.