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Lakers' LeBron James Ordeal Similar to Pacers' Saga in 2024



The Indiana Pacers don't have the best LeBron James-related memories, as he has sent them packing from the playoffs in five different postseasons. The Pacers ended that saga with Siakam on their roster, and his behaviors before he was traded are similar to the way LeBron has been carrying himself ever since the Lakers refused to offer him a new contract. "Raptors fans will probably remember the fact that [Siakam] was absent from veteran practices and other team activities while his name was kind of bandied about in trade conversation all offseason," remembered NBA insider Jake Fisher.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/lakers-lebron-james-ordeal-similar-190408485.html
 
Cam Johnson gives TJ McConnell 'wicked' praise



During the Indiana Pacers' run to the NBA Finals during the 2024-25 season, one of the team's unsung hero's was backup point guard TJ McConnell. McConnell was one of the Pacers' most consistent players throughout the postseason, and he tried his best to lead a comeback during Game 7 of the Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. During a recent episode of 'The Young Man & the Three,' new Denver Nuggets guard Cam Johnson gave his recollection of watching a younger McConnell back in high school.

Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/indiana-pacers/pacers-news-cam-johnson-tj-mcconnell-wicked-praise
 
Pacers Notes: Indiana Monitoring Top Free Agent, Fan Favorite Unlikely to Return, More



Pacers Notes: Indiana Monitoring Top Free Agent, Fan Favorite Unlikely to Return, More Nelson Espinal | 2 Hours Ago Mar 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson (16), forward Obi Toppin (1), and center Thomas Bryant (3) react against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images / Kyle Ross-Imagn Images In this story: Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacers forward James Johnson may not return for another season, according to recent reports. Johnson was a key veteran on the team, providing leadership and strengthening the team's culture. He was on the team during its most recent NBA Finals run. A Pacers

Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/...ee-agent-fan-favorite-unlikely-to-return-more
 
The 2024-25 Indiana Pacers: Runners Up to Remember



In sports, you often hear the phrase “To the victor goes the spoils.” This year in the NBA, the spoils went to the Oklahoma City Thunder. But what about the team they played…the Indiana Pacers ? In this special, you'll hear about how the 2024-25 Indiana Pacers went on a postseason run that garnered respect around the globe for a multitude of reasons. It's a story that features buzzer beaters, heroics, resilience, and another example of how basketball is more than just a game to Hoosiers. It's a story of adversity, resilience, and a state's unbridled passion for the Blue and Gold. 1. Tyrese Haliburton and his teammates get fired up before playing the Oklahoma City Thunder Source:Getty 2. Tyrese

Source: https://wibc.com/playlist/the-2024-...tm_campaign=see_also_section&itm_content=well
 
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