00:00 – 12:29 – Kevin Bowen, James Boyd, and Jeff Rickard start off the show talking about the craziness of this June sports schedule with the NBA Finals and the NBA Draft ahead. Jeff explains his TikTok algorithm - James chimes in with his feed.
12:29 – 18:11 – Morning Checkdown
18:11 – 41:19 – Keys to the game for the Pacers in the NBA Finals against the Thunder. They also replay Rick’s answer comparing this Pacers team to the 2000’s Reggie Miller era. They mention the Paul George butterfly effect on how these NBA Finals teams came to be - KB’s take on it.
41:19 – 1:07:46 – Ticket prices are through the roof! How much would you pay for a ticket to a big game like this? KB, JB, and Jeff discuss this, and the experience those fans will be getting. They then talk about the development of this Pacers team and do a case study comparing the changes through the era with the moves Kevin Pritchard and Chris Ballard made throughout the years. / Morning Checkdown
1:07:46 – 1:18:24 – Locked On Pacers podcast host and publisher of AllPacers Tony East joins with his thoughts on where the Pacers have advantages over the Thunder.
1:18:24 – 1:24:26 – The guys give tribute to Jim Irsay and his legacy with more thoughts on his journey after the memorial service last night.
1:24:26 –1:47:18 – Continued conversation on ticket prices and where the guys would prefer to experience the Finals games. Craziest sports month in Indy is typically May, but it has continued into this month with this NBA Finals discussion dominating the conversations around sports. KB’s top suggestions for the Pacers to overcome the Thunder.
Morning Checkdown
1:47:18 – 2:01:37 – “The Pacers know who they are.” OKC Thunder beat writer Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman, and former IndyStar intern, joins with insider input on the Thunder’s matchup against the Pacers. He shares similarities, advantages, and downfalls that all will play a role in these NBA Finals games.
2:01:37 – 2:09:11 – KB shares Listener Bryan’s Eastern Conference Finals story from Saturday / Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day: Paul George and building rosters across the NBA timeline
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