Indianapolis 500 | Indiana Pacers Basketball

[mfbmike]

If you want to. Could be more fun for you and give you a chance to see what your bench is made of.

 

[Woy]

I <3 Tyler Hansbrough and I <3 Archer.

 

[Len B]

I'm an awful fucking friend... finally checking in archer don't hate me

 

[Archer]

thought i was the only one, he looks so......

<.<

>.>

cool in his commercial.


edit: it sorta looks like danny granger is telling roy hibbert to stfu in your banner, just by how his arm is in the air.

lol yeah I noticed that

 

[Archer]

Ford settling in as O'Brien's quarterback

Point guards often are described as quarterbacks, so it's fitting Jim O'Brien turned to football when it came to the subject of T.J. Ford.

"We use the football analogy that certain quarterbacks, when thrown into the West Coast offense rather than a traditional offense, have to adapt," said O'Brien. "I would say that if you look at Danny Granger the first year he played in the passing game and the tempo we played, his growth between the first year and the second year has been well-documented.

"Danny learned how to score better, how to use the system for his betterment. I would say the same thing is going to happen with T.J."

It isn't that O'Brien expects Ford to start putting up unprecedented statistics; he essentially did that last season when he had the highest scoring average of his career and second-highest games, minutes, shooting percentage, 3-point percentage and rebounds.

It's more a matter of adjustment and comfort. Because of his speed and one-on-one skills, Ford has grown used to isolation plays that exploit his dazzling ballhandling. Though Ford was no worse than the second option in clutch-shot situations because of those skills, O'Brien's system requires the point guard to spend much of the game without the ball.

Interceptions more important than touchdowns
The routine goes something like this: get the ball upcourt as quickly as possible, initiate the offense with a pass, and then screen and cut to get open and increase your chances of getting the ball back.

"Just understanding the offense a lot better, as far as the scheme," said Ford. "Last year at times it looked great and at other times it didn't look so great for me as far as my performance.

"Just trying to be consistent. I've got a good feel for the guys, my teammates, now. Just try to do everything possible to get into the playoffs. That's the biggest thing for me. Don't want to miss it two years in a row so trying to do whatever it takes, offensively and defensively."

Last season was the first of his career in which Ford was healthy and his team failed to reach the playoffs. In three years with the Bucks, the only season they missed was 2004-05, which he missed after injuring his neck.

He moved on to Toronto in 2006-07 and the Raptors improved by 20 victories to 47-35 and reached the playoffs, returning in 2007-08. But last season with the Pacers was a different story.

The Pacers were 18-31 when Ford started, and he finished the season on the bench behind Jarrett Jack – who's now with the Raptors. The Pacers were 16-9 with Ford coming off the bench.

"I don't think the bench thing was a problem," Ford said. "As long as you're playing minutes, you can't complain and I wasn't complaining at all. I took the role and was pretty successful at it compared to when I came off the bench in Toronto.

"For me it was just about winning. Me and Jack didn't have a problem. They made it seem like we were at odds when we weren't. Whether I start or not, as long as I play the minutes I don't really care." ​

 

[mfbmike]

You will not find anyone faster from end to end in this game than T.J. Ford.

Dude will get your team out on the break so fast. Loved playing at home with Pacers last year and hearing the "vroom vroom" sounds in the arena. (Indy 500 cars)

His outside shooting wasn't all that good for me but he could get to the rim (and the FT line) pretty well for me despite his size. Solid passer as well.

 

[Len B]

I love me some T.J. Ford... if you use him right I expect to see him on the All-Star Team in no time.

 

[Archer]

Granger picks up where he left off last season in the pre-season opener

 

[mfbmike]

Brandon Rush looked pretty good.

actually just watched the recap of that game

hahahah did you see fucking josh mcroberts' dunk?

 

[Archer]

Brandon Rush looked pretty good.

actually just watched the recap of that game

hahahah did you see fucking josh mcroberts' dunk?

McRobers is god

I am hella excited for Rush .... he just needs to build his confidence up . He can be very passive

 

[Archer]

Game doesn''t come out till Friday here

Just a heads up

 

[Woy]

McRoberts is no Hansbrough.

 

[Archer]

Pacers Opening Night Team

TJ Ford - 74 OVR

T.J Ford - Fast , smooth , good dribbling skills and clutch as hell . Ford along with Granger and Jack were the heart of this team last season night in night out . Despite having to fight off numerous injuries Ford showed the Indiana faithful what he can do with no less than SIX game winning shots in the regular season . Ford will start Opening night at point guard for the team ahead of Watson , Deiner and Head.

Dahntay Jones - 66 OVR

Dahntay Jones is the Pacers main free agent signing , coming in to replace Maquies Daniels who left for the greener sights of Boston . Jones comes to Indiana with a big rep of being one of the top on ball defenders in the NBA . He gets the start at SG against the Hawks on gameday one because of this defensive presence .

Danny Granger - 84 OVR

Danny Granger comes into this season as an ELITE Small Forward . Many people in the press have him only below the great LeBron James in terms of Small Forwards in the NBA .Granger who led the team in scoring last season and made his first all-star game signed a new contract extension in the off-season to make sure he stays a Pacer for alot more years . Whenever you see Danny Granger hit the court and perform you hear the sound of 16 general managers wishing they could turn back time and select him .

Troy Murphy - 74 OVR

Troy Murphy is the king of double doubles for the Pacers as he has excellent outside/midrange shooting to go along with great defensive rebounding skills . Murhpy unlike most PFs can hit the three better than most guards .... his outside touch is second to nobody apart from maybe Dirk Nowitzki . What else does he do you ask? Well nothing else really . Murphy is known for two things in Indiana , his 3 shooting and lack of D .

Roy Hibbert - 64 OVR

Roy Hibbert is probably the rawest player on the Pacers team . While he has the ability to grab boards and score at will he often ends up fouling out or turning the ball over on most offensive trips . There is no doubt that Hibbert has all the tools to do well in the NBA but if last season showed anything it is that he is very inconsistent . However , after a good summer league and training camp the Pacers are ready to throw him into the fire by starting him at center.

Other Notables

Tyler Hansbrough - 68 OVR

Mike Dunleavy - 65 OVR

Pacers Team Overalls - 72 OVR - 75 OFF - 69 DEF​

 

[Len B]

Good coaching move starting Jones and not Dunleavy. So many white players on the Pacers that Bird is racist :shifty:

 

[Archer]

Shouldn't you be playing a game right now? haha but Hansbrough should be interesting to follow...Good luck

Not out till Friday here

 

[Woy]

68 overall!?

UNDER-RATED! *clap clap, clap clap clap*

 

[mike3]

Not out till Friday here

Yeh its crap, but ive pre-ordered mine so i should be able to get it tomorrow

 

[Archer]

Stumbled across this section from some other link, pretty neat ideas in here - I like how you did the scores recap.

Looks like you are in Europe too, im waiting until the 12th or is it the 15th for the PC version... its a long wait.

Ill keep reading as you add onto this.

Newcastle , England

 

[Archer]

Hibbert better get an upgrade after his 20points , 11 rebounds , 8 blocks game last night

I shit you not about 8 blocks

 

[goDawgs1433]

Hibbert looked good but...preseason. Mario West had 11 boards the other night, lulz