00:00 – 22:58 – Pacers General Manager Chad Buchanan joins the show. He breaks down what went into the draft selection of Braden Smith and why it's way more than just Braden being a local kid. He also looks to the future and what Braden could be down the line. What do the Pacers need to add? How open would the Pacers be to breaking up the core?

22:58 - 54:30 – Tom Crean covered the NBA Draft for Sirius XM. He joins to discuss the Pacers selection of Braden Smith and how he sees Braden finding success in the league. He also gives his take on some of the best fits in the draft and if he believes in Keaton Wagler. Also, who would the Pacers have taken if they still had the 5th selection? Plus, how does he view the Dusty May move to the NBA? Plus, how does LaMelo Ball fit with Anthony Edwars, a player that Tom coached in college?  

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