Pacers Expectations, Breakout Candidates & T.J.’s Future Ft. Bob Kravitz

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for a loaded episode of Setting The Pace, featuring a special guest appearance from Bob Kravitz! Before Bob joins the show, Alex announces the winner of the two free tickets to the Pacers-Mavericks game on opening night! Then, Alex and Facci dive into the Pacers' new television deal with DAZN and what it means for fans watching the team this season. The guys also discuss the NBA's conversations with YouTube about potentially becoming the local broadcasting partner for all 30 teams beginning in 2027-28 and what that could mean for the future of watching NBA basketball. Then, Bob Kravitz joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about the Pacers. Bob shares his thoughts on Indiana's offseason, what he expects from this group next season and where he believes the Pacers stack up in a loaded Eastern Conference. The guys also have an extensive conversation about T.J. McConnell. How much longer can T.J. continue playing at this level? What should Pacers fans expect from him over the next two seasons? And once his playing career comes to an end, could McConnell remain connected to the organization in a different role? Bob also shares which Pacers player he believes could make the biggest jump next season and what that development could mean for Indiana's ceiling. To close out the show, the conversation shifts to the Indiana Fever before Bob gives his thoughts on where the Pacers ultimately finish in the Eastern Conference. Ticket giveaway results, broadcasting news, Pacers expectations, T.J.'s future, breakout candidates, Fever talk and Eastern Conference predictions—a loaded episode with Bob Kravitz!