2017 NBA trade deadline recap: The Pacers and 76ers left their fans bewildered
We go through an interesting NBA trade deadline and chat with Pacers and 76ers fans about their teams’ confusing moves (or lack thereof).
The NBA trade deadline is done, and we have a few aggravated fan bases in play. In this three-part episode, we let off some steam and ask whether things really are as bad as they seem.
In Part I, Ben and Mike take a bird’s-eye view at the deadline. Topics include:
In Part II (25:15 mark), Whitney Medworth, SB Nation assistant NBA editor and big-time Pacers fan, joins the show to lament the Paul George situation:
- Is it a matter of when, not if, George leaves?
- How much blame should George himself get for sending mixed messages to the Pacers? Does he deserve any blame at all?
- How have the Pacers messed things up for George? Can those problems be solved before he becomes a free agent?
- Should Pacers fans resent George’s obvious flirtation with the Lakers?
Finally, Michael Levin (43:53 mark), former Liberty Ballers lead editor and co-host of the world-famous Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast, jumps on for a much-needed vent session on the awful Nerlens Noel trade.
Once you’re done listening, be sure to check out the Drive & Kick Podcast with Paul Flannery and John Gonzalez for more trade deadline reaction.
