Post by username on Oct 2, 2005 16:52:26 GMT -5
Looking forward to an exciting Pacer season...and here's my earliest analysist:
Besides the new jerseys...the Pacers personnel wise look good. JB and Ron all rejoining the team- plus the addition of Sarunas and Granger will be huge...and we all have to hope that the battle for the center position between David Harrison and Jeff Foster is one that will tough and benefit the team in the long-run. I like David's aggressiveness and size, and I like Jeff's hustle in the interior. And we all have to admit the only weakness is probably the center position.
We added depth to the perimeter with Sarunas who will be able to bury the 3 along with Stephen Jackson. Tinsley will have to play well to secure his starting role...and will be motivated this year...we can only hope he stays healthy...his durability has definitely been in question lately. JO has to become a leader...and Ron will have to keep his head. Our bench is as good as it's been the last few years...and I fully expect Bender to finally contribute (wishful thinking maybe).
The only worry I have isn't necessarily with the team...but with the Miami Heat...who added Gary Payton, Antoine Walker, James Posey, and Jason Williams...and only lost Eddie and Damon Jones. whew! Regardless of anyone's comments about chemistry....you have to admit that is one killer lineup.
We'll see how things unfold.
Besides the new jerseys...the Pacers personnel wise look good. JB and Ron all rejoining the team- plus the addition of Sarunas and Granger will be huge...and we all have to hope that the battle for the center position between David Harrison and Jeff Foster is one that will tough and benefit the team in the long-run. I like David's aggressiveness and size, and I like Jeff's hustle in the interior. And we all have to admit the only weakness is probably the center position.
We added depth to the perimeter with Sarunas who will be able to bury the 3 along with Stephen Jackson. Tinsley will have to play well to secure his starting role...and will be motivated this year...we can only hope he stays healthy...his durability has definitely been in question lately. JO has to become a leader...and Ron will have to keep his head. Our bench is as good as it's been the last few years...and I fully expect Bender to finally contribute (wishful thinking maybe).
The only worry I have isn't necessarily with the team...but with the Miami Heat...who added Gary Payton, Antoine Walker, James Posey, and Jason Williams...and only lost Eddie and Damon Jones. whew! Regardless of anyone's comments about chemistry....you have to admit that is one killer lineup.
We'll see how things unfold.