Alex Golden is joined by Brandt McCoskey of Pacers Daily on Fan Arch for another Pacers crossover episode, and this one centers around one important question:
What could keep the Indiana Pacers from winning an NBA championship?
Alex and Brandt each share the three biggest factors they believe could derail Indiana's title hopes, discussing everything from roster construction and player development to health, depth and the ever-improving Eastern Conference.
After breaking down those concerns, the conversation shifts to the conference as a whole. Where do the Pacers stack up against the rest of the East? Brandt shares his current Eastern Conference rankings, explains which teams concern him the most and why he believes Indiana belongs where it does.
Topics include:
The three biggest threats to the Pacers' championship hopes
Which concern is the most significant
Areas where Indiana must improve this season
Brandt's Eastern Conference power rankings
Which teams pose the biggest challenge to the Pacers
Why Indiana can still be one of the NBA's elite teams
Expectations heading into the 2026-27 season
Then, in Segment 2, Alex goes solo for a unique offseason exercise inspired by John Mayer's iconic 2006 album, Continuum. Alex matches every song on the album to a current Pacers player, explaining why each track best represents that player's personality, journey or style of play. Music from each song is included throughout the segment, making for a fun blend of basketball and music that longtime Pacers fans and John Mayer fans alike can enjoy.
It's another fun crossover episode featuring thoughtful discussion on the Pacers' title aspirations, followed by one of the most creative offseason segments you'll hear as Alex puts a musical twist on the Indiana Pacers roster.
