Reliving Pacers fairy-tale season
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)
ISL Editor
I started covering the Pacers back in 2014. Over the last five years, I’ve seen a lot of ups and downs. No season has been quite like this one. I wanted to take a look back at the season’s main story-lines. Looking back helps us remember the journey. Here are my personal favorite tweets/stories/videos in chronological order for the 2017-2018 Pacers season.
Everyone expects "full rebuild" for Indy. I'm still not so sure on that. The return for PG probably dictates the direction.
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) June 20, 2017
Two things to keep in mind- 1.Pritchard only takes this if it's the best offer. 2. For those wanting picks, Sabonis was picked #11 last year
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) July 1, 2017
Actually, Kevin Pritchard sold PG on OKC. He said, "Paul, you're going to Oklahoma." Didn't really have a choice. https://t.co/66deSSw09Y
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) July 11, 2017
Flashback to media day. Myles Turner told me the Pacers would be a playoff-caliber team, and Lance Stephenson said "we gon' turn up this year." pic.twitter.com/IntcSYbqk9
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) January 15, 2018
"We have a lot to prove." Quotes and highlights from Pacers Media Day- https://t.co/A5gCES1lHA pic.twitter.com/wwyB13tjwy
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) September 25, 2017
I've said it before- Collison/Joseph might not be too far off from last year's point guard production. (since the backups were so bad.)
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) October 19, 2017
It's only been 4 games, but I'm not sure anybody's laughing at Kevin Pritchard anymore. Oladipo, Sabonis, and Leaf all look very promising.
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) October 25, 2017
"Remember that time Hibbert blocked you in Game 6?" pic.twitter.com/r6XoYOkX1h
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) October 26, 2017
Paul George on his teammates picking him up tonight- "Hasn't happened often in my career." David West says hi…
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) October 26, 2017
Has the #Pacers solid start changed your view of this season already?
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) October 29, 2017
Unlike last season, the #Pacers are bringing it on the road. Story- https://t.co/Ygo2tqti8T
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) November 21, 2017
Another step in the "legit team" direction. Story from last night- https://t.co/V8wO5cckX8
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) November 25, 2017
Oladipo having some fun with reporters after the win- pic.twitter.com/MKtKF5S4wL
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) November 28, 2017
Here's how the Pacers were projected. And here's where they stand after 21 games- https://t.co/UL2ZD9RVSS pic.twitter.com/nPcIfJIFoH
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) November 28, 2017
Thad Young says the Pacers only run 2 plays for him. "You don't have to give me plays. I'll play off everybody else. That's what's kept me in this league." pic.twitter.com/HrAOSLFJTx
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) December 5, 2017
Victor Oladipo- "It's an honor to play for these fans." pic.twitter.com/vvSxHDV3wk
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) December 7, 2017
LeBron James on Oladipo and the Pacers- pic.twitter.com/C6e67IMjDy
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) December 9, 2017
No matter how you feel about Paul George, things couldn't have turned out any better for the Indiana #Pacers. Story- https://t.co/pBEUXjNFbx pic.twitter.com/yB9CfB5qub
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) December 13, 2017
Indy fans appreciate all you did @Yg_Trece. They just don't like the way you left and it's still fresh. Down the road you'll get cheers. Thanks for the memories, and thanks for Vic. https://t.co/GKJVXpqnX3
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) December 14, 2017
Oladipo gives the Pacers the lead, and the place erupts. Cool moment to share despite the loss. pic.twitter.com/iRekrXKyeg
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) December 19, 2017
Nailed this prediction from December 1st. Pacers took advantage of this stretch. Article- https://t.co/oSHGmzGuJN pic.twitter.com/n4Q7i00Xie
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) December 24, 2017
#Pacers 21-20 at halfway point. Here's a look at some of the interesting team and individual stats so far- https://t.co/sn7bSaSUUy
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) January 11, 2018
We've seen this movie before. #Pacers fall behind.
Lance brings the energy.
Vic hits the big shot.
Indy improves to 3-0 against the Cavs. Story- https://t.co/4cvrbBd9qZ pic.twitter.com/kN8KWugOeZ— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) January 13, 2018
#Pacers are 5-0 against the Cavs and Spurs.
Just like everybody predicted.
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) January 22, 2018
Darren Collison deserves your attention. These numbers might shock you- https://t.co/M00O2JfqIb pic.twitter.com/viTf66j6zJ
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) February 1, 2018
30th win for the #Pacers on February 3rd. Also known as- the number of wins most "experts" predicted for the entire season. pic.twitter.com/4YabTAKGiU
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) February 4, 2018
I believed in Oladipo at IU.
I believed he'd be solid for Pacers.
I was one of the few that believed in the trade.
But I still CANNOT believe how good Victor Oladipo has become. What a story.— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) February 12, 2018
The streak continues.#Pacers have clinched a winning season at home for the 29th straight season (longest active streak in the NBA). The record is 34 straight seasons, set by the Suns.
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) February 24, 2018
#Pacers were considered overachievers at 19-19 to start the year. They are 18-8 since.
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) March 6, 2018
Keep doubting the #Pacers. They'll keep proving you wrong- https://t.co/IPB3AKsva2
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) March 6, 2018
How do you feel about Nate McMillan now?
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) March 14, 2018
Myles Turner says one of his teammates called him soft a while back, and that motivated him. (And some funny interaction with Oladipo) pic.twitter.com/82IUojap1u
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) March 20, 2018
#Pacers have made the playoffs in 7 of the last 8 years. Since 1989, they've made the playoffs 23 times- the most of any team in the Eastern Conference.
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) March 25, 2018
Victor Oladipo didn’t explode until age 25.
Jermaine O’Neal averaged 13 points at age 22 in his fifth season.
You can be down on Myles Turner if you want. But I wouldn’t advise it.
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) April 5, 2018
This Pacers team deserves better than another date with LeBron. But that’s part of the game. And if that’s the match-up, we know they won’t back down from the challenge.
— Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL) April 7, 2018
