Hardwood Knocks

Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper), THE GOAT HERSELF, from 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' to discuss the 2024-25 Indiana Pacers. SUBSCRIBE TO 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' ON PATREON RIGHT THE HELL NOW: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewrote/posts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:12 - Indiana’s direction5:54 - Impressions of the Pacers offseason, Obi Toppin talk!9:332 - Caitlin’s biggest storyline for Indiana (Defense!)15:45 - Why the half-court offense improved18:33 - The Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam partnership21:10 - How should the Pacers use Siakam on defense?27:26 - More development from Haliburton?32:30 - The value of Andrew Nembhard, Will his usage change?39:12 - What does the future hold for Bennedict Mathurin?46:11 - The role and value of Ben Sheppard49:24 - The development of Jarace Walker56:17 - Early impressions of Johnny Furphy57:44 - Breaking down the frontcourt rotation59:29 - Team chemistry, defensive rebounding and Myles Turner’s future1:08:49 - Top-10 rotation1:09:52 - Best crunch-time lin