On July 1st, the Pacers announced the hiring of Chad Buchanan as the team's general manager. Buchanan discusses his path to the job and his connection to President Kevin Pritchard. Among other topics, Buchanan opens up on the flurry of free agency on the new job, what to expect from Oladipo and Sabonis, and the effect of the new St. Vincent Center on recruiting.

Minute Markers:

Building Blocks To Becoming a GM - 1:30

Buchanan And Pritchard Connection - 2:30

Landing The First Big Gig - In Portland - 4:55

Pritchard And Buchanan Key Rebuild In Portland - 6:30

Scouting And Drafting Greg Oden - 10:20

Move To Charlotte - 12:50

Path to Indiana - 15:00

Inside The Front Office - 17:20

Oladipo and Sabonis - What To Expect - 21:30

Roster Now, Planning For Future - 26:10

St. Vincent Center's Impact - 28:30