This week on the Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast, I’m joined by Mark Montieth, who has covered the Pacers for decades — first for the Indianapolis Star and for Pacers.com since 2012.

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Topics Discussed:

* Early season success

* Ian Mahinmi’s growth … an Hack-a-Ian

* Luis Scola

* Paul George elevating his game

* The young guys

* How Myles Turner can impact the team once returning

* Can any team dethrone Cleveland in the East

* Breaking ground on the St. Vincent Center

* A new project of his