Alex Golden and Michael Facci are once again joined by Chad Buchanan, Pacers GM, to discuss:

-Ben Sheppard's rookie season

-What this team is missing to take that next step

-The offensive leap this team took and whether or not that was expected

-What I Jax needs to add to his game to earn the backup center spot

-Myles growth the last two seasons, his contract situation moving forward and how he can punish more teams when they take their centers off of him

-Obi's season overall and how well he fit in this year

-The impact Siakam had on the team this season and how that can be more impactful next season with a full 82 game season, assuming he is retained in free agency

-How Tyrese was able to handle criticism in his first playoff run and his ability to bounce back from rough games

-Tyrese playing with Team USA, what experiences are you hoping he takes from this opportunity

-The level of impact McConnell has on and off the court, the desire to keep him here long term and his potential extension this offseason

-the player whose development you were happiest with

-the player tool the biggest step forward this year

-the celebration that took place in the locker room after the Game 7 victory in MSG

-salary cap situation for the upcoming offseason

-Chad thanks the fans for their efforts all season long and especially in the playoffs

That was a great conversation with the General Manager of the Pacers, and we appreciate his answers to all of our questions. Thank you Setting The Pace fans for tuning into the show and for making us a part of your day. #LETSGOPACERS

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