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Alex Golden
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Host, Editor and Creator of Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast. Email AlexGoldenNBA@gmail.com for inquiries
🔥NEW EPISODE🔥

@ipacers.bsky.social joins me to discuss:

•Recent teams that struggled after making the NBA Finals the year prior. Any comps?

•Thoughts on Jarace & Shepp…looking at their longterm fit

•What the 74-75 Bucks & this team have in common

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November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Indiana Pacers fall to 1-12 on the season, losing to the Toronto Raptors, 129-111.

This is the WORST start to a season in franchise history. Their previous worst start was 1-11 in 1988-1989.
November 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Rick Carlisle gives an injury update on Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin:

Nesmith is likely out at least 4 weeks. No tear, just a sprain.

Mathurin is getting close. Did a simulated game workout this morning & went through some things in prep today. Moving in a good direction.
November 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
💥NEW EPISODE💥

Chris Taylor, GM of the Noblesville Boom joins to discuss:

-What Mac McClung brings to the Pacers!

-How Q & RayJ have grown!

-Boom Draft Picks: Coupet Jr & Rorie

-Kyle Guy Returning to basketball!

-New Arena, Camp + Upcoming Season!

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October 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🔥NEW EPISODE🔥

Brett Evans joins to discuss:

•Mac McClung signs! Why this decision was made & what we think of his fit

•Wiseman waived, why it didn’t work & who’s the best fit at center? Walker Kessler?

•Mathurin shining + his long-term fit!

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October 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
🔥NEW EPISODE🔥

News of Aaron Nesmith’s extension broke while recording w/ Jeremiah Johnson, so you get a live reaction to that, a state of the team convo & Get To Know Your Guest!

Facci & I touch on the extension to start the show & Kam Jones’ arrest.

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October 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🔥NEW EPISODE🔥

Facci and I discuss:

-Cam Payne cut, Bradley stays
-Interest in Dinwiddie?
-Going through the center stats
-Shepp returns from injury!
-Injury update on Q, Furphy & Jarace
-Core 4 playing well together
-MORE

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October 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🔥NEW EPISODE🔥

The guys dive into the Pacers centers…😳

•Huff off to a slow start
•I Jax still can’t stop fouling
•Wiseman w/ 2nd team?
•Lack of Chemistry
•Has Bradley looked the best?
•Would Thomas Bryant be better?
•Did FO drop the ball at C?

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October 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🔥NEW EPISODE🔥

Eddie Gill joins Facci & I to discuss:

-The Pacers point guard predicament
-Sheppard back from injury
-How special Siakam is
-Mathurin impressing in preseason
-Belief in this group despite injuries

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⭐️Any Shares Are Appreciated⭐️
October 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🔥NEW EPISODE🔥

David Cole & Carson Stafford join me to discuss:

•Caitlin Cooper’s Popsicle Shirt🔥

•3 Pacers To Watch This Year
-A Guard
-A Wing
-A Big

•How Giannis’ Future Impacts Pacers

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October 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🔥NEW EPISODE🔥

On today’s episode, Facci & I discuss:

-Mathurin's near perfect night!
-Starters play well
-Centers make ZERO FGs
-Payne’s Play
-Furphy/Q Update

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October 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🏀 NEW EPISODE 🏀

@_Facci & I talk about the Pacers preseason win vs OKC:

-All Aboard the Taelon Petter Hype Train
-Q Jax & Furphy hurt
-Backup PG ranking
-Bradley ahead of Wiseman?
-Obi, Benn & Jarace impressive
-Payne’s debut
-Trade for another PG?

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October 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Facci has a little pep in his step after the Pacers OT victory, but it’s not in full effect quite yet!

Yes, the Cers got a win, BUT while there was a lot of good, there was also some bad to discuss from this game. We dive into it all on today’s episode!

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October 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Joined KOC on Monday to preview the Indiana Pacers and the Central Division

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October 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🔥 NEW EPISODE🔥

Facci & I discus what Coach Carlisle said about Jarace, Benn & the ‘25-‘26 Pacers.

Then @keithsmithnba.bsky.social joins to talk about the Pacers upcoming season & how they shape up against the rest of the East.

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August 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🏀NEW PODCAST🏀

Pt. 2 of the August Mailbag

-What is a “successful” season?
-Can Nembhard put up Hali stats?
-Players most likely to re-sign on rookie deals
-MORE

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August 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🔥NEW EPISODE🔥

Young Simba makes his Setting The Pace debut, joining Facci & I on our Pacers Trade Ideas podcast!

We each shared 3 trades, and then discussed what we like and don’t like about them!

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August 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Reposted by Alex Golden
Catch me on Setting the Pace with @alexgoldennba.bsky.social tomorrow if you’re so inclined
August 4, 2025 at 3:23 AM
🔥NEW PODCAST🔥

@ipacers.bsky.social joins me to talk biggest “What Ifs” in Indiana Pacers franchise history.

We competed in a snake draft to build the best starting 5 of “What Ifs” & then discussed ones that weren’t drafted.

Shares are greatly appreciated!

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August 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🔥NEW PODCAST🔥

@ipacers.bsky.social joins me to look at the Biggest Questions we have for the Indiana Pacers next season.

Any shares are appreciated! If you haven’t already, please leave a 5 star rating & review and subscribe to the podcast!

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August 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🔥 TRADE TARGETS POD 🔥

Well, hello there Pacer Nation!

Today is one of our favorite times of year…the Top 10 Trade Targets Podcast for your Indiana Pacers.

Tune in and find out who we like & where Facci had Kyle Anderson ranked on his list!

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July 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Here are the results of our “Alex” draft on Setting The Pace.

Was highly disappointed when neither Facci or @tonyreast.bsky.social thought I was worth a draft pick.

Who do you think drafted the best team of fictional & nonfictional characters named Alex?

Thanks @ipacers.bsky.social for suggestion
July 31, 2025 at 3:06 AM
🔥 NEW EPISODE 🔥

@tonyreast.bsky.social joins Facci and I to discuss:

-Most intriguing player(s) to develop!
-DPE rules & Salary Info
-The Ben(n)’s
-Tony Bradley’s Future
-More PG depth needed
-Wiseman & I Jax discussion
-The “Alex” Draft…who won?

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July 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🔥 NEW EPISODE 🔥

The great @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social joins Facci & I to discuss:

•Nembhard’s role as lead ball handler
•The importance of Benn
•How Nesmith fits in w/out Ty
•Furphy Intrigue
•Center Rotation w/out Myles
•Where Jarace must improve!
•MORE

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July 29, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Reposted by Alex Golden
Today, with @alexgoldennba.bsky.social wrapping up summer league play. What did the Pacers learn about their key players and what does it mean for the roster? Furphy, Jackson, Freeman "debate" (me to myself) and more.

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July 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM