Larry Bird Stepping Down as Pacers President (Lakers/PG13 Related)
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:30 am    Post subject: Larry Bird Stepping Down as Pacers President (Lakers/PG13 Related)

Kevin Pritchard to take over. I think this may be good news as he is likely more amenable to a rebuild.

I could see Pacers ownership/FO saying that we need to rebuild, and Bird just saying, "I'm too old for this..."

Now, is Pritchard going to hard ball even more? Not sure. But I think he would be more open to a rebuild.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:31 am    Post subject:

Adrian Wojnarowski‏Verified account @WojVerticalNBA · 2m2 minutes ago
Larry Bird is stepping down as Pacers president, league sources tell @TheVertical. Kevin Pritchard will take over basketball operations.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:32 am    Post subject:

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Bird is expected to continue on as a consultant...

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:33 am    Post subject:

interesting, because my impression was PG and Bird weren't that close. Could this possibly be an attempt to keep PG in Indy instead of breaking them up? They can build around PG and Turner.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:34 am    Post subject:

you the kid from incredibles? so fast
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:35 am    Post subject:

Imo bird doesn't want his name on a low leverage trade that is possible with PG13.

Maybe their owner is another Vivek and is cool with clarkson and 28th pick
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:36 am    Post subject:

HumanVictoryCigar wrote:
interesting, because my impression was PG and Bird weren't that close. Could this possibly be an attempt to keep PG in Indy instead of breaking them up? They can build around PG and Turner.


Interesting take. But I'm thinking it's Pritchard (49 years old) who may be ready for a much needed rebuild. When the PG13/Granger/Hibbert/West/Lance group was broken up, the Pacers just kept it on life support with PG13.

I think this move means PG13 is being traded. Now, whether that's the Lakers, not sure. It may mean Pritchard will stir up a massive bidding war. Maybe the Bird-Ainge buddy (F up Lakers) duo won't happen anymore.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:37 am    Post subject:

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you the kid from incredibles? so fast


Seriously...it literally hit twitter like NOW
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you the kid from incredibles? so fast


Seriously...it literally hit twitter like NOW


I'm trying to be our Lakers-WOJ.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:40 am    Post subject:

yinoma2001 wrote:
HumanVictoryCigar wrote:
interesting, because my impression was PG and Bird weren't that close. Could this possibly be an attempt to keep PG in Indy instead of breaking them up? They can build around PG and Turner.


Interesting take. But I'm thinking it's Pritchard (49 years old) who may be ready for a much needed rebuild. When the PG13/Granger/Hibbert/West/Lance group was broken up, the Pacers just kept it on life support with PG13.

I think this move means PG13 is being traded. Now, whether that's the Lakers, not sure. It may mean Pritchard will stir up a massive bidding war. Maybe the Bird-Ainge buddy (F up Lakers) duo won't happen anymore.


Prichard's first move ever as a gm was to draft oden over durant.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:40 am    Post subject:

yinoma2001 wrote:
LakerSD wrote:
Chase.button07 wrote:
you the kid from incredibles? so fast


Seriously...it literally hit twitter like NOW


I'm trying to be our Lakers-WOJ.




Well done, sir. Keep it coming

https://twitter.com/jtylerconway/status/857995956301836288
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:42 am    Post subject:

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yinoma2001 wrote:
HumanVictoryCigar wrote:
interesting, because my impression was PG and Bird weren't that close. Could this possibly be an attempt to keep PG in Indy instead of breaking them up? They can build around PG and Turner.


Interesting take. But I'm thinking it's Pritchard (49 years old) who may be ready for a much needed rebuild. When the PG13/Granger/Hibbert/West/Lance group was broken up, the Pacers just kept it on life support with PG13.

I think this move means PG13 is being traded. Now, whether that's the Lakers, not sure. It may mean Pritchard will stir up a massive bidding war. Maybe the Bird-Ainge buddy (F up Lakers) duo won't happen anymore.


Prichard's first move ever as a gm was to draft oden over durant.


Quick. Sign Bynum to a 10 day...
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:47 am    Post subject:

Omar Little wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
HumanVictoryCigar wrote:
interesting, because my impression was PG and Bird weren't that close. Could this possibly be an attempt to keep PG in Indy instead of breaking them up? They can build around PG and Turner.


Interesting take. But I'm thinking it's Pritchard (49 years old) who may be ready for a much needed rebuild. When the PG13/Granger/Hibbert/West/Lance group was broken up, the Pacers just kept it on life support with PG13.

I think this move means PG13 is being traded. Now, whether that's the Lakers, not sure. It may mean Pritchard will stir up a massive bidding war. Maybe the Bird-Ainge buddy (F up Lakers) duo won't happen anymore.


Prichard's first move ever as a gm was to draft oden over durant.


And that means...?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:47 am    Post subject:

Sans the Bird Magic connection I wonder now if a deal can get done?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:49 am    Post subject:

Bird just watched Lebron flip the switch and realized as long as LeBron wants to win titles he is gonna do it, Bird could be spending his time better than to compete for 2nd place at best in the Eastern Conference every year
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:56 am    Post subject:

Interesting....not sure what it means....but interesting.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:57 am    Post subject:

Bird has been beyond mediocre last couple of years. so whatever.

#12 pick for Teague
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Sign Monta, Stuckey, Al Horford

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:58 am    Post subject:

https://twitter.com/kassshhhh_/status/857996549556654080

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:02 am    Post subject:

There's no reason for us not to fleece the Pacers for PG-13.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:03 am    Post subject:

Indiana should hire Mitch
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:03 am    Post subject:

yinoma2001 wrote:
Kevin Pritchard to take over. I think this may be good news as he is likely more amenable to a rebuild.

I could see Pacers ownership/FO saying that we need to rebuild, and Bird just saying, "I'm too old for this..."

Now, is Pritchard going to hard ball even more? Not sure. But I think he would be more open to a rebuild.


YES!!!! This is great for the Lakers, they for sure will do a rebuild!

HumanVictoryCigar wrote:
interesting, because my impression was PG and Bird weren't that close. Could this possibly be an attempt to keep PG in Indy instead of breaking them up? They can build around PG and Turner.


Aw crap are you serious? Man they for sure will build around PG if that's the case. Nevermind, bad news for the Lakers
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:04 am    Post subject:

magic in, larry out.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:07 am    Post subject:

Pritchard bout to eat our lunch.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:10 am    Post subject:

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yinoma2001 wrote:
Kevin Pritchard to take over. I think this may be good news as he is likely more amenable to a rebuild.

I could see Pacers ownership/FO saying that we need to rebuild, and Bird just saying, "I'm too old for this..."

Now, is Pritchard going to hard ball even more? Not sure. But I think he would be more open to a rebuild.


YES!!!! This is great for the Lakers, they for sure will do a rebuild!

HumanVictoryCigar wrote:
interesting, because my impression was PG and Bird weren't that close. Could this possibly be an attempt to keep PG in Indy instead of breaking them up? They can build around PG and Turner.


Aw crap are you serious? Man they for sure will build around PG if that's the case. Nevermind, bad news for the Lakers


it just doesn't make any sense to me for Pritchard to rush in and dump his best asset unless PG has flat out told them he is going to leave. PG and Turner are a good base to start with, the have a mid-1st rounder and a new GM with a propensity to wheel and deal on draft day, so if they add a 3rd piece, maybe pick up a free agent or two, maybe PG will stay. Here's one of Pritchard's moves, can't crap on this one:

A second draft-day deal which sent the #7 pick in the draft, Randy Foye, along with cash considerations, to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for the #6 pick, Brandon Roy.

edit: actually, I can add this one too:
A draft-day deal which sent Tyrus Thomas (the team's draft choice at #4) and Viktor Khryapa to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for the #2 pick, LaMarcus Aldridge


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:14 am    Post subject:

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Bill Ingram ✔@TheRocketGuy
@EricPincus I just know he told a very reliable source he has played his last game in Indy.


i don't like this Bill Ingram and i don't think he has any sources. but whatever. posting it here
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