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Alex Golden is joined by special guest Brett Evans for a big-picture conversation about refining the Pacers’ timeline.

In what many have labeled a “gap season,” several unexpected contributors have shined like diamonds in the rough: Taelon Peter, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson and Kam Jones have all made cases that Indiana’s depth and development infrastructure deserve real credit.

Are these just flashes in a transitional year or legitimate rotation pieces for a rising contender?

The guys discuss the importance of strategic patience, why Indiana doesn’t need to rush its championship window, and what it means to properly gatekeep your own talent instead of overreacting to outside noise.

Plus, they zoom out and evaluate how the Pacers stack up in the Eastern Conference next season. Which teams are real threats? Who could make a leap? And where does Indiana realistically slot in if internal growth continues?

This episode is about discipline. Development. And protecting the long-term vision.

Refine the timeline. Don’t skip steps.

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