Summary: (00:00-30:58) – JMV starts out the show discussing the Pacers and the opportunity to go on a run vs lesser competition and make a playoff push in a jumbled Eastern Conference, and if the Pacers can expect TJ McConnell to contribute at the level he has recently for the remainder of the season. (30:58-45:41) – Indiana Sports Talk Host Bob Lovell joins JMV to discuss Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb hoping for fans at the Indy500 including how many tickets have already been sold, if the NCAA would consider having another complete NCAA Tournament here in Indiana, and Bob impresses with his DMX movie knowledge. (45:41-50:24) – JMV opens up the phone line to talk about TJ McConnell playing at All-Star pace recently and comparing him to 76ers PG Ben Simmons (50:24-1:19:34) – Host of the Pacers podcast “Setting the Pace” Alex Golden joins JMV to show through numbers the impact TJ McConnell makes for the Pacers, why Alex would rather bring back McConnell over McDermott next year, if the Pacers will back their way into a playoff spot and an early exit like previous years, and they have a Turner vs Sabonis debate. (1:19:34-1:31:58) – JMV answers listener tweets about the Pacers defense in previous years compared to this year, some appreciation for Long John Silvers, Luka Garza being the Pacers center of the future, and if the NBA should take issue with stars only going to a few teams. (1:31:58-1:57:51) – ESPN.com’s Mike Wells joins JMV to discuss how Dezmon Patmon and Jacob Eason are both wildcards, why people continue to watch the struggling Indiana Pacers, and they go back and forth on whether or not there should be any excitement around the Colts in the upcoming draft. (1:57:51-2:06:42) – JMV answers a call from a guy comparing the current Indiana Pacers situation to past situations that other teams had in the NBA, whether it’s possible for the Reds to average more runs than the Bengals, and previews Cincinnati’s game against the Diamondbacks. (2:06:42-2:09:17) – JMV wraps up today’s show with one last call to give his input on Captain D’s vs Long John Silvers and gives his take on the Quenton Nelson switch to left tackle and previews his JMV Takeover that you can here tomorrow night on B105.7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
