Category Archives: Indiana Pacers

Team-first basketball leads likable Pacers past Lakers to surprising 19-9 record
December 18, 2019

I love watching the Pacers. They beat the Lakers last night to win their 19th game of the season, but winning is only part of the work they have done to win my heart. In the star-driven NBA where brand value often trumps success in the eyes of fans, the Pacers are an anomaly.  They excel without […]

Paul George can’t help but nauseate as he speaks to the media after beating Pacers
December 10, 2019

Paul George has always been a brand first, and he represents that brand with occasionally excellent basketball but relentless self-importance and clumsiness in comments to the media. George’s on court performance was outstanding last night for the Clippers in their 110-99 win over the Pacers.  His 36 points, nine rebounds, and five assists spoke for themselves, but George […]