SBNation.com User Blog: micheros

SB Nation app??

micheros — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:57:12 -0000

sorry guys, kind of an off basketball subject but anyone knows what happen to the sbnation app from the iOS app store?? Couldn't find anything about it online so its only fitting that I post the question on here since this is, SBnation. If anyone knows anything about this can you let me know, thanks. Imma keep on writing so I fit the word count. a lot of rosterbation going on that seems like won't ever happened. Roy Hibbert coming back seems like a no brainer since now they're really isn't anything left on the market.

Larry Bird is leaving us :(

micheros — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:41:39 -0000

Mike Wells just tweeted his story for the Indy Star. I am lost of words. IDK wtf to think. Here's the link http://www.indystar.com/article/20120626/SPORTS04/120625056 . Donnie Walsh is most likely going to take his spot. Larry says Health issues. IDk what im trying to say, it's like midnight here in Hawaii. As far as I know, Hill will be a Pacer for sure next season, the rest is wide open. I don't know anything about Walsh's draft history, free agency moves and what not, if anyone knows please do tell. Anything can and will happen I'm expecting. DAMN IT. we better take steps forward and not take any steps back. Hoping that Hibbert will remain a Pacer.

Before we start talking about the offseason

micheros — Mon, 28 May 2012 08:36:12 -0000

Let us take some time to reflect on a great season. A season that surpassed many expectations. I know many of us is ready to get rid of Barbosa but remember that without him, we wouldn't have the 3rd best record in the East. Many of us are already looking to the future but don't forget that this is the team that is the turning point of our franchise. Come on guys, we aren't bobcat fans whose offseason is like a superbowl to them. So before you start posting your ideas about what we should do this offseason and about the Pacers of the future, take some time to post your favorite memories of the 2011-2012 pacers.

Saturday woes

micheros — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:41:32 -0000

Is it just me or doesn't it feel like we have our worst/heartbreaking/most losses on a saturday? Our first loss of the season was on a saturday to the Pistons. We would then win our 2 saturday games in January against Charlotte and Boston but then lose both our saturday games in February against Orlando and Denver. In March we would go 2-3 winning against New Orleans and Milwaukee but dropping games against playoff bound teams Miami, New York and San Antonio. In April we would drop games to Boston and Philadephia and grinded it out a win against the Bucks. We also have recently dropped our first playoff game to Orlando which was on a saturday. I haven't had the time to check out the stats on the games and what not as well as the other days of the week but Saturday just seems like a bad day for the Pacers. Anyone else agree?

My take on the roster right now

micheros — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:59:24 -0000

I’ve wanted to do something like this for a while now and finally got around to do doing it. I didn’t like the trade talks of trading certain players because I feel like everyone on the team that Larry put together has their own individual roles. No particular order here, just tried to make the train of thought flow smoothly.

George Hill: He’s been playing phenomenal and his absence from the team is duly noted. Ever since mid-January I felt that this team would be better if Hill was the starting point guard and Darren Collison was the back-up. But injuries kept Hill out and the “eventual” switch couldn’t be made. I know a lot of the fans want this switch now but that would cause more harm than good. In this condensed shortened season with limited practice time, Hill might not be acclimated enough with the starting unit. Right now he is that guy with the 2nd unit that can create opportunities for the rest of the team as well as a good passer and defender. Keep him there for now and in the future he will be that home town hero at point who can lead us to be an elite team.

Darren Collison: Ahah, the guy everyone wants gone. I’ve defended Collison and have said I like him. He’s been struggling lately and even I do am disappointed. But the Pacers are WINNING. Might not be against top-tier teams but we are winning games we should and otherwise more games than recent years. I would understand if we are struggling to do something but we are doing well so something must be right. But enough about defending him and more on what he brings to the table. He is a good free throw shooter and he has tremendous speed. He brings the desire to win no matter what and acknowledges his responsibility and short-comings. On a lottery team he would be a starter and someone they would look forward to. People say that he’s a defensive liability but Collison can play defense, it’s just at times he’s not consistent and loses focus and aggression. Overall he is a good player and I hope he remains a Pacer because I don’t want to see him burn us on another team. (Which he did btw, got his only triple-double against the Pacers while with the Hornets.)

Leandro Barbosa: The newest member of the team. Together with Hill and Collison, they form the fastest backcourt tandem in the league. With that come a lot of fast break opportunities that will surely excite the crowd. He is also someone who can create his own shot and his presence should solidify the fact that the Pacers have one of the best benches of the league. People bring up his beef with Danny Granger but that doesn’t mean there’s going to be locker room issues. The ONLY tweet by Granger yesterday was welcoming Barbosa so there isn’t going to be any issues there. What the past beef between the two means is that these guys want to win and they aren’t going to take crap from nobody. Aggression has been one thing the Pacers have been lacking but with Barbosa’s presence, hopefully the rest of the team gets their killer instinct back, (if they haven’t gotten it already).

Danny Granger: CAPTAIN. It’s shocking that some of the fans wanted him traded. This is the guy that gave the Pacers life and hope in the past few years and you guys want him gone? Never once did I hear him ask to be traded or put down this team (correct me if I’m wrong). This guy wants to win and believes that it can happen against anyone in this league. Sure he’s not Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, but Granger is a good player of us. If anything he’s surely in the tier below those guys. I hope this guy remains a Pacer for life. But Danny can’t do it all and he knows that. Some say “Batman” is our number one scoring option but his skillset is more of a 2nd fiddle. The one guy every team should be worried for is………….

Paul George: SUPERSTAR, at least in the near future. He can do everything. Three point shooter, lockdown defense and acrobatic dunks. NBA All-Defense team for sure and if he keeps up with his steals, he can challenge for Defensive Player of the year. Some say he’s the next Michael Jordan but right now he’s more like Scottie Pippen. George also can’t do it himself and I hope he and Granger can form that Jordan/Pippen tandem. Not saying they are carbon copies but they borrow elements from that pair. It will only be a while till teams start double teaming him but right now he is not the player that some people hype him to be. Once he becomes consistent enough and not try to force things, we might have ourselves the best player in the league.

Roy Hibbert: Another guy some people wanted traded. He is no Dwight Howard or Andrew Bynum but he is a good player. Right now he is in the same tier as Granger. He’s been struggling but that’s on him. How he does depends on how he feels. I’m not saying that he is “inconsistent” but he just needs confidence. This guy has the tools to be considered one of the best centers of the league. You can teach someone how to play the game but you can’t teach size. How many legit 7’ 2’’ guys do you know off? Roy Hibbert will continue to improve his game in each passing year. This guy has a unquestionable work ethic and is a team player that just wants to win, a player you build a franchise around. Big Roy will be a Pacer for years to come.

David West: Good pick-up. That’s just a testament to our upcoming franchise. He picked the Pacers over the Celtics. He’s finally gotten his basketball legs and has been playing hard. West’s veteran presence has also benefitted the team with helping the young players be more mentally focused. His presence has helped with the development of Hibbert. The one thing I like the most about him is that he tells it how it is.

Tyler Hansbrough: I like this kid. While some of you guys want him traded I feel like he can be something special. High energy guy, pesky defender, doesn’t back down, gets to the line and actually makes free throws. I absolutely love the fact that he’s starting to be hated by other team’s home crowd. This guy is tough as nails. There are times when he needs to shift down and pass to open guy but that will come in time. I hope he will continue to improve and be the Power Forward of the future.

Dahntay Jones: A good guy to have on the team. He gives depth to our wings and can play defense. He’s been to the Western Conference Finals with the Denver Nuggets so he has playoff experience. He can shoot the three and drive but can’t be that consistent scoring threat of the bench. However, when our main guys are struggling to score, Jones often times fills the void.

Lou Amundson: He’s been playing stellar lately and seems to be a crowd favorite. Amundson can block shots and get offensive boards. He won’t always be playing at a high level but he is a good piece to have.

A.J. Price: He struggled at the start of the season but eventually has gotten more minutes. He did a good job in the playoffs last year when Collison was injured and is a good depth player to have. I’d like to see him attack the basket more and get to the line because for a while he’s free throw percentage was a hundred percent. Usually knocks down three’s when he’s open.

Jeff Foster: Old time veteran. I really hope and think that we’re just saving him in the playoffs. We are definitely going to need as much front court depth in the playoffs and hopefully Foster will be in good shape to contribute.

Jeff Pendergraph: This guy can rebound. He has long arms that remind of Tyson Chandler. From what I’ve seen during garbage time, he gets rebounds very smoothly. I hope he can use his length to his advantage and be more aggressive when he gets the ball.

Lance Stephenson: Everyone raves about him but I just can’t put my finger on him. His turnovers stick out more than his talent right now and I don’t know where he fits just yet. He does have talent though and with a deep bench, I hope he can grow to become that consistent bench scorer of the future.

UPDATE: I started writing this before the Knicks back to back so I just need to add some things about the earlier players mentioned.

--DC does get abused by bigger guards. I want to see him pressure the other team’s point guard like how he did when we did beat Orlando earlier in the season. He won’t be able to keep that intensity the whole game so I do want to see less minutes from him and more from Hill.

--Put G. Hill on the court more with Paul George and watch them do wonders. These two guys have already established chemistry on and off the court so might as well use it to its fullest.

--Danny, you can’t do everything. I see him wanting to make those timely shots to either get us into position to take the lead or extend it, but he just doesn’t hit them all the time. I hope Paul George breaks out soon so the defensive attention is on him so Danny can do what he does and score.

--David West has a lot of miles on the odometer. He does not show up with limited rest. Give Tyler some of his minutes on back to backs. Tyler’s high energy should make up for when West needs a break. Hopefully we lesser minutes in those condensed games, West can contribute more.

--Watched Barbosa’s interview. He seems like a great guy to have on the team and I can’t wait for him to come in and contribute immediately.

Thanks for reading you guys and please leave any comments below and let’s get some discussion going.

Trade Hibbert?

micheros — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:04:31 -0000

The fact that some fans want him gone is absurb. The only centers in the league who are better than Hibbert are Howard and Bynum. Hibbert can be the dominant center that we all want him to if he just has his confidence back. I hope Roy gets a double double in the next few games to shut all the people who want him gone up.

Are you guys insane? This is the guy who made the all-star team. Just because he's in a slump/ not doing so hot lately you guys want him gone? And who says he is a headcase? Have some faith guys. Hibbert's not going anywhere. The fact that some fans want him gone is absurb. The only centers in the league who are better than Hibbert are Howard and Bynum. Hibbert can be the dominant center that we all want him to if he just has his confidence back. I hope Roy gets a double double in the next few games to shut all the people who want him gone up.

A case for Darren Collison

micheros — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:25:15 -0000

If we had a .500 record, I could see the urge to upgrade the point guard position. But we're winning, 3rd best record in the East; obviously we have to be doing something right. People talk about how DC isn't a good facilitator and how he makes bad decisions sometimes, but I believe he can and will improve. Remember last year when everyone was wondering if Roy Hibbert can stay consistent? Hibbert was just in his 3rd season and look what happen this year, NBA All-Star. Collinson is in his 3rd season right now, his 2nd with the Pacers. Who knows what will happen in the future, maybe an All-Star spot. When the All-Star Reserve list came out, Charles Barkeley had DC's name down as someone who should have been on the list.

People think that we should trade him but that might actually harm the team's chemistry and lose production. The point guard is suppose to be the floor general, the "quarterback" of the team. If we were to put someone new in there like Steve Nash or Rondo, turnovers galore. It won't be that bad but just like a quarterback needs chemistry with his receivers, you need to have chemistry with your starting unit.

I actually have high hopes for this team. I feel that if we our core youngsters like Collison, George and Hibbert continue to grow, we can compete for multiple championships. Yeah, I said it.

To my fellow Pacer fans, just give DC a chance and don't be quick to throw him under the bus.

A majority of Pacer fans feels that he was the weak spot in our starting line-up and that we need to make the move for a true, better point guard. I for one like the dude. The NBA has been spoiled with a lot of good point guards that every team that doesn't have one wants one. It kind of makes me sick everyone talking about Rondo, Rose, Rubio, Wall, D. Williams, Lin, etc etc.

If we had a .500 record, I could see the urge to upgrade the point guard position. But we're winning, 3rd best record in the East; obviously we have to be doing something right. People talk about how DC isn't a good facilitator and how he makes bad decisions sometimes, but I believe he can and will improve. Remember last year when everyone was wondering if Roy Hibbert can stay consistent? Hibbert was just in his 3rd season and look what happen this year, NBA All-Star. Collinson is in his 3rd season right now, his 2nd with the Pacers. Who knows what will happen in the future, maybe an All-Star spot. When the All-Star Reserve list came out, Charles Barkeley had DC's name down as someone who should have been on the list.

People think that we should trade him but that might actually harm the team's chemistry and lose production. The point guard is suppose to be the floor general, the "quarterback" of the team. If we were to put someone new in there like Steve Nash or Rondo, turnovers galore. It won't be that bad but just like a quarterback needs chemistry with his receivers, you need to have chemistry with your starting unit.

I actually have high hopes for this team. I feel that if we our core youngsters like Collison, George and Hibbert continue to grow, we can compete for multiple championships. Yeah, I said it.

To my fellow Pacer fans, just give DC a chance and don't be quick to throw him under the bus.

ever since Linsanity started...

micheros — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:31:22 -0000

we have sucked. Jeremy lin might be one of the greatest stories in sports, but for our Pacers, it better end soon.

Anyways, long time lurker here and I think it's time I get a SBN account. One of the few people in Hawaii who's a fan of the Pacers.

I still have hope though Pacer faithful. Hope in that we will turn the corner sooner or later, preferably sooner. I have no doubt's that after the all star break we will be red hot.

we have sucked. Jeremy lin might be one of the greatest stories in sports, but for our Pacers, it better end soon. Anyways, long time lurker here and I think it's time I get a SBN account. One of the few people in Hawaii who's a fan of the Pacers. I still have hope though Pacer faithful. Hope in that we will turn the corner sooner or later, preferably sooner. I have no doubt's that after the all star break we will be red hot.