Carlisle Excited About Retooled Pacers

KG-MVP21 · 09-30-2006, 01:23 PM

AP - Pacers coach Rick Carlisle isn't worried about having 11 new players in training camp. He fared pretty well when faced with a similar challenge four years ago.

In 2002, his Pistons added Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince and five other new players. The team went 50-32 and reached the Eastern Conference Finals.

This offseason, the Pacers added Al Harrington and Marquis Daniels, drafted forward Shawne Williams and picked up Cincinnati guard James White in a draft-day trade. Carlisle is excited about the influx of talent and athleticism.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Bird: Last Season Wasn't Carlisle's Fault	KG-MVP21	Indiana Pacers Forum Discussion	0	10-06-2006 09:19 AM
Carlisle To Receive Extension	KG-MVP21	Indiana Pacers Forum Discussion	2	10-05-2006 03:49 PM
J. O'Neal excited about next season	KG-MVP21	Indiana Pacers Forum Discussion	0	08-24-2006 08:55 AM

09-30-2006, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	AP - Pacers coach Rick Carlisle isn't worried about having 11 new players in training camp. He fared pretty well when faced with a similar challenge four years ago. In 2002, his Pistons added Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince and five other new players. The team went 50-32 and reached the Eastern Conference Finals. This offseason, the Pacers added Al Harrington and Marquis Daniels, drafted forward Shawne Williams and picked up Cincinnati guard James White in a draft-day trade. Carlisle is excited about the influx of talent and athleticism.