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  • #16
    Originally posted by Peck View Post
    For very personal reasons I have to believe that if Herb thought that going into the tax meant a title he would do it. I say very personal reasons because I very specifically decided to stop my season tickets and was pretty much done with the team when they traded (yes UB it was a trade) away Brad Miller for Scott Pollard because they did not want to pay Miller. The reason I specifically decided to leave was not because I thought Brad was the end all be all of a player (I did like him a lot though) but it was because I was under the impression that Simon would not pay to win. So if he wasn't willing to spend his money on a winner then I wasn't going to waste my time rooting for a team that would not do what it took to win. However I heard directly from Herb's mouth that he would have paid the tax it was just that Donnie Walsh told him that it was not worth going into the tax with him because he felt that they could be just as good without him.

    So my very uneducated opinion on the matter is this. Simon will pay, but I have a feeling the question he asks very specifically is "will this win a title or at the least put us in the finals". If the answer is yes he will pay if the answer is no, he won't.

    The only real place BillS and I differ about money is who created the culture of dumpster shopping? He believes it was Bird and to a point I think he is right. However I believe that Larry was given a very strict budget for non contending teams and thus went and got players who fit the budget. Where I will agree with BillS is that Bird probably wasn't the best judge of players.
    I am not sure how anyone can think Simon will spend into the tax.

    1. Your example of the Brad Miller fiasco. We gave away an all star for a marginal backup and a young asset. And then gave away the young asset for nothing. To avoid the tax. Nobody was outraged because we were good anyway. But we never reached the finals so its pretty clear it hurt us.

    2. Simon has stated this, in his own words, on multiple occasions. I've read several articles on IBJ where he has been directly quoted, saying he will not go into the tax.

    3. Larry Bird left because of this. It's been reported and if you read between the lines, its crystal clear, Paul George left for the same reasons. What other reason did he possibly have? He was making the max. He had been very successful here. The only reason he could want out was he didnt feel ownership was willing to do what it takes to win. He obviously wasn't impressed with their plans moving forward.

    If anyone believes Simon will spend to win, they just havent been paying attention. Hes totally unwilling, and it has hurt us for a long time now. I was furious over the Brad Miller situation just like you, and that was the start of me questioning Simon's dedication. It was ok to trade away Brad Miller, but you dont give away the best thing you get for him, Hedo Turkoglu, unless you're just cheap or flat out dumb.
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    • #17
      Originally posted by Cubs231721 View Post

      That of course would be a very foolish bet for him to make because it is almost impossible for the Pacers to go into the tax. They could be the most aggressive front office in the league with a blank check and they likely would still not get anywhere near the tax this offseason because of cap rules.

      The more interesting question is how close they get to the tax in 2 years after Sabonis, Oladipo, and maybe Leaf get raises. That's when the decisions from this year's free agency may push them close to the tax range at that time.
      That is not entirely true. But I would gladly extend it to the end of this collective bargaining agreement because Simon is not going into the tax under this CBA, period. And if the rules dont change, he isn't gonna change either.
      "Don't get caught watchin' the paint dry"

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Taterhead View Post

        I am not sure how anyone can think Simon will spend into the tax.

        1. Your example of the Brad Miller fiasco. We gave away an all star for a marginal backup and a young asset. And then gave away the young asset for nothing. To avoid the tax. Nobody was outraged because we were good anyway. But we never reached the finals so its pretty clear it hurt us.

        2. Simon has stated this, in his own words, on multiple occasions. I've read several articles on IBJ where he has been directly quoted, saying he will not go into the tax.

        3. Larry Bird left because of this. It's been reported and if you read between the lines, its crystal clear, Paul George left for the same reasons. What other reason did he possibly have? He was making the max. He had been very successful here. The only reason he could want out was he didnt feel ownership was willing to do what it takes to win. He obviously wasn't impressed with their plans moving forward.

        If anyone believes Simon will spend to win, they just havent been paying attention. Hes totally unwilling, and it has hurt us for a long time now. I was furious over the Brad Miller situation just like you, and that was the start of me questioning Simon's dedication. It was ok to trade away Brad Miller, but you dont give away the best thing you get for him, Hedo Turkoglu, unless you're just cheap or flat out dumb.
        Believe me I feel you here. I literally was going to chuck a lifetime of fandom away over the Miller fiasco simply because of the money. If I hadn't heard Herb say what he said I would have. Now maybe he was scapegoating Donnie, I don't know. But in the end he said he would have paid the tax if they thought it would have given them a title. Now I've always blamed Walsh for this as I think it directly caused us to lose to Detroit. Ben Wallace had trouble guarding Brad and he did not have to guard Foster at all so that left him free to roam around and double anyone within 16'.

        But I have also read the IBJ articles and I know he doesn't want to pay the tax. Which makes perfect sense on normal occasions. But as Ksutton as said, it's all kind of a moot point. Big name free agents won't come here. BTW in case anyone thinks I'm just playing the woe is us card about that I will say we are not alone. The Grizzlies, Wolves and other midwestern cities do not attract them either. Hell Chicago which is giant compared to all of us can't really sign free agents either. If you notice it is mostly large market costal teams that get them.


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        • #19
          The system is setup so a team like the Pacers never lose money, they get government subsidies (up to 600 millions on new deal), don't pay any taxes, get NBA money plus whatever other deals they get from been an NBA team and people still have the cojones to tell us how poor the billionaire Mr Simmons is


          Fact is the guy is unwilling to spend the money, going over the luxury tax is going to take from the profits he is already making, I mean as a business person myself I understand but spare me all the BS about him wanting to go all in "IF" all the planets are aligned, we all know that is not going to happen with this owner so as long as he is in charge we are going to see a mediocre product at the Fieldhouse.
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          • #20
            God, y'all are a bunch of crabs today.

            I come here to have fun, not to see self-defeatist behavior.

            Guess you all have no interest in underdog stories eh?

            Go Pacers!

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Peck View Post



              But I have also read the IBJ articles and I know he doesn't want to pay the tax. Which makes perfect sense on normal occasions. But as Ksutton as said, it's all kind of a moot point. Big name free agents won't come here. BTW in case anyone thinks I'm just playing the woe is us card about that I will say we are not alone. The Grizzlies, Wolves and other midwestern cities do not attract them either. Hell Chicago which is giant compared to all of us can't really sign free agents either. If you notice it is mostly large market costal teams that get them.
              This isn't quite true because big name free agents are not the only way you get into the tax.

              For example, let's postulate that the Pacers have two goals in mind: to be good and to stay beneath the tax. What's the best way to do that?

              The answer is pretty simple: trade young assets for proven assets whenever you can. Why? Two reasons, one is that the proven assets don't give you the downside risk, so you stay good. It's hard to be elite unless you have superstars originally using this strategy, but it's a strong way to build a good team.

              The second is cost certainty. Having lots of young assets is often how you get into the tax eventually. You fill your team with veterans because you have to hit the cap floor, and then as those young assets get big raises, you can find yourself in the tax really easily. If you trade for proven assets, you are always constrained by cap rules, and rarely have the people to give raises to that would cause a team to go into the tax.

              I don't know if that's why the Pacers have been practicing that exact strategy for several years now, but the pieces unfortunately do fit together. I don't think New Orleans will make him available, but trading Sabonis for Jrue Holiday would fit this strategy to a T.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by docpaul View Post
                God, y'all are a bunch of crabs today.

                I come here to have fun, not to see self-defeatist behavior.

                Guess you all have no interest in underdog stories eh?

                Go Pacers!
                To a point. But to be clear, I am not the one with a "self defeatist" problem here.

                I firmly believe that with an owner willing to do what it takes we can be the midwestern version of the San Antonio Spurs. If we won a title or two we would be firmly cemented as one of the best franchises in basketball, given our track record. It's the only thing missing. Then that stigma, and the fact we aren't an attractive destination, would be virtually erased. And I think part of the reason it exists is our owner, I think this is how the league views him. JMO

                I just feel like our owner is holding us back.
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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Cubs231721 View Post

                  This isn't quite true because big name free agents are not the only way you get into the tax.

                  For example, let's postulate that the Pacers have two goals in mind: to be good and to stay beneath the tax. What's the best way to do that?

                  The answer is pretty simple: trade young assets for proven assets whenever you can. Why? Two reasons, one is that the proven assets don't give you the downside risk, so you stay good. It's hard to be elite unless you have superstars originally using this strategy, but it's a strong way to build a good team.

                  The second is cost certainty. Having lots of young assets is often how you get into the tax eventually. You fill your team with veterans because you have to hit the cap floor, and then as those young assets get big raises, you can find yourself in the tax really easily. If you trade for proven assets, you are always constrained by cap rules, and rarely have the people to give raises to that would cause a team to go into the tax.

                  I don't know if that's why the Pacers have been practicing that exact strategy for several years now, but the pieces unfortunately do fit together. I don't think New Orleans will make him available, but trading Sabonis for Jrue Holiday would fit this strategy to a T.
                  Wow, good point. Never thought of that.

                  Interestingly in the case of Bogie, we got what could be considered a proven asset, but he ended up playing above his contract value, especially this year.

                  I'd be surprised if they pulled a Jrue for Sabonis trade given Pritchard's comments... but we'll see!

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                  • #24
                    The CBA is the Pacers enemy and most every other non coastal town. As I have stated you do not see that in the NFL because of a different set of rules that do not give any city advantage money wise.
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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by Taterhead View Post

                      To a point. But to be clear, I am not the one with a "self defeatist" problem here.

                      I firmly believe that with an owner willing to do what it takes we can be the midwestern version of the San Antonio Spurs. If we won a title or two we would be firmly cemented as one of the best franchises in basketball, given our track record. It's the only thing missing. Then that stigma, and the fact we aren't an attractive destination, would be virtually erased. And I think part of the reason it exists is our owner, I think this is how the league views him. JMO

                      I just feel like our owner is holding us back.
                      +1. I've been watching the team since 2004. Since I've been around, I've never seen the team in a position to make fundamental moves like it is right now. So, we'll see if your perspective is prophetic, because I suspect that Pritchard is going to pull out all of the stops to make some moves.

                      I'd also say that the PG/DW/Hibbert led team of the recent past was a true competitor. I was proud of the team!

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                      • #26
                        Across the way you have Jim Irsay who was raised around football and each day it's about the team getting a SB win. And it's not just idle chatter because they've made 2 recent history appearances and won one as well.
                        Nobody doubts he's willing to spend money or make moves. And nobody doubts it's about winning championships.

                        Herb Simon on the other hand, might have civic interests in mind having the team in Indy. And he certainly doesn't mind being in the billionaire's club of sports team owners.
                        But does he have the spirit and drive to see the team win a championship? Does he have the willingness to give his people the tools they need to get it done?
                        I've yet to see any signs of it if he does.

                        It's hard for me to get emotionally invested in a team that isn't trying to win a championship as it's #1 goal. And thru the years it's grown obvious the problem is at the top. To me it's nearly (or just) as distasteful as it would be for those of you that are fervently against tanking in the short term for bettering the team in the long term.
                        Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by docpaul View Post

                          +1. I've been watching the team since 2004. Since I've been around, I've never seen the team in a position to make fundamental moves like it is right now. So, we'll see if your perspective is prophetic, because I suspect that Pritchard is going to pull out all of the stops to make some moves.

                          I'd also say that the PG/DW/Hibbert led team of the recent past was a true competitor. I was proud of the team!
                          That's very true, but the Spurs lucked up and got Tim Duncan too. I don't know what it is about the Pacers' culture, but this team never seems to hit rock bottom despite some franchise altering things.


                          Remember when we could have gotten 1-2 solid players and a possible Top 3 draft pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by trading away Paul George?

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by Taterhead View Post

                            To a point. But to be clear, I am not the one with a "self defeatist" problem here.

                            I firmly believe that with an owner willing to do what it takes we can be the midwestern version of the San Antonio Spurs. If we won a title or two we would be firmly cemented as one of the best franchises in basketball, given our track record. It's the only thing missing. Then that stigma, and the fact we aren't an attractive destination, would be virtually erased. And I think part of the reason it exists is our owner, I think this is how the league views him. JMO

                            I just feel like our owner is holding us back.
                            Yep there is a reason why PG was like "trade me" and the reason why Larry left.

                            Free agents don't want to come here because it's cold or because we don't have mountains, they don't want to come here because like Jackie said everybody and their mom knows Simmons is not going to spend money.

                            I mean what is so similar between teams like Memphis, New Orleans (hot weather), Pacers and others? that their owners are a bunch of cheap a** that are not willing to spend money or go all in if they have to, players know this they are not stupid.
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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by vnzla81 View Post

                              Yep there is a reason why PG was like "trade me" and the reason why Larry left.

                              Free agents don't want to come here because it's cold or because we don't have mountains, they don't want to come here because like Jackie said everybody and their mom knows Simmons is not going to spend money.

                              I mean what is so similar between teams like Memphis, New Orleans (hot weather), Pacers and others? that their owners are a bunch of cheap a** that are not willing to spend money or go all in if they have to, players know this they are not stupid.
                              To counter that...do we have quotes from elite player who said they were considering Indiana, but the money wasn't there?


                              Remember when we could have gotten 1-2 solid players and a possible Top 3 draft pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by trading away Paul George?

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                              • #30
                                As for the Brad Miller fiasco. I can believe Herb's excuse... But... There are no guarantees in life. You make the best move for your basketball team as competitors and contenders. Keeping Brad Miller was that best move.

                                Of course nobody could give him a guarantee and if he 'required' that to spend the money then of course he didn't get it. I'm afraid Walsh and Simon were just a little too much in sync on these things. I've always thought it would eventually bite them with the fans... They'd lose a player they didn't want to lose, and lose fans disgruntled about never moving the last chess piece when it was time/needed.

                                I'm just not sure the basketball culture in Indiana is such that you can continually pretend and sell making the playoffs is the same as HS or the NCAA where everyone is 0-0 and has a shot to win it all or even make a deep run.
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