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On this edition, Slick Leonard goes into life after coaching, the move to broadcasting, and shares the history of "Boom, Baby!" Minute Markers: 0:40 - Getting Let Go 7:00 - The Move to Broadcasting 18:40 - History of Boom, Baby!

On this edition of The Sideline Guys Podcast, Pat Boylan and Jeremiah Johnson welcome in Pacers legend Rik Smits. Smits discusses the 1990 Pacers teams recently featured in "The Last Dance" documentary. Smits also analyzes the evolution of the center position in the NBA, and his life after basketball. Minute Markers: 0:45 - Hobbies/Staying Busy 2:35 - Son Derrik, Daughter Jasmine in Basketball 5:50 - Reliving "The Last Dance" 9:10 - Belief They'd Beat The Bulls 12:10 - How the Center has Evolved 19:10 - Retiring from NBA 24:50 - Looking Forward

In this episode, Slick Leonard discusses the challenges of coaching shorthanded in the early NBA days, and tells stories of his strategies, relationships, and even one regret. 0:40 - Potential NBA Restart in July 3:00 - Early NBA Challenges 7:20 - Relationship with Larry Brown 12:00 - Coaching Strategies/Stories/Regrets

On this edition of The Sideline Guys Podcast, former Pacers player and current analyst Eddie Gill joins the show to discuss race in America amid the current events. Gill also gives an early preview on the NBA restart. Then, Darren Collison joins the show to look back on his time with the franchise. Minute Markers: 2:35 - Eddie Gill 33:20 - Darren Collison

On this edition, Slick Leonard delves into the transition from the ABA to the NBA, and the telethon that saved the franchise. Minute Markers: 0:30 - Transition from ABA to NBA 14:30 - Telethon Saves Pacers 19:00 - Pacers Effect on a City

On this edition, Slick Leonard discusses the challenges defending a championship. He compares and contrasts his coaching style to today's game, and goes inside the locker room in the early 1970s. Minute Markers: 0:50 - Defending a Championship/Differences in Coaching Styles 14:20 - Jerry Sloan 19:10 - Lifelong ABA Relationships

On this edition of The Sideline Guys Podcast, Pat Boylan and Jeremiah Johnson are joined by Pacers.com writer and longtime beat reporter Mark Montieth. Montieth goes in-depth on the ABA Pacers Championships, his memories as a reporter during the 90s, and projects the current Pacers going forward. Minute Markers: 2:20 - 50th Anniversary of 1st Title 11:00 - ABA vs. NBA 16:00 - Comparing Pacers ABA Greats to Current NBA Players 22:40 - Best ABA and NBA Pacers Teams 41:00 - Pacers Projected Forward

On this edition Slick Leonard recalls the changes required to mold the Pacers into a championship franchise. The two debate the top players in NBA history, and Leonard explains how one bold coaching move changed a Hall of Famer's career. Minute Markers: 0:30 - Building a Champion 14:00 - Best Players in NBA History 17:35 - Coaching Roger Brown

On this edition of The Sideline Guys Podcast, Pat Boylan and Jeremiah Johnson are joined by longtime Pacers Radio Play-by-Play Announcer Mark Boyle. Boyle shares what he learned from "The Last Dance" documentary and his memories of those '90s Pacers which pushed the Bulls to the brink.

On this episode, Slick Leonard discusses the impact of the Pacers first GM, the late Mike Storen. Slick takes over as ABA Pacers coach and recalls his rivalry with Red Auerbach, and a matchup of the '73 NBA Champion Knicks vs. '73 ABA Champion Pacers. Minute Markers: 0:45 - Mike Storen's Impact 4:00 - Slick Takes Over As Coach 11:00 - ABA Champ vs. NBA Champ 19:20 - Slick & Red Auerbach

On this edition of The Sideline Guys Podcast, Pat Boylan and Jeremiah Johnson sit down with Pacers guard Malcolm Brodgon. Brogdon shares how he's staying busy, reflects on his first season in Indiana, and what the Brogdon/Oladipo back court may look like. Minute Markers: 1:30 - Malcolm's Foundation 4:15 - An Injury Healed 7:05 - Year 1 Reflections 14:55 - Starting Back Up

On this episode Slick Leonard briefly steps away from basketball, before finding his footing with the ABA's Indiana Pacers. Minute Markers: 0:35 - Slick Temporarily Steps Away From Basketball 5:00 - Initial ABA Impressions 14:25 - Slick Takes Over as Coach

May 7, 2020 - Reggie Miller, Donnie Walsh, Mark Jackson, Sam Mitchell, and Rik Smits reminisce Reggie Miller's 8 points in 9 seconds from their point of view. Minute Markers: 0:25- Reggie Miller 1:45 - Donnie Walsh 15:25 - Mark Jackson 25:40 - Sam Mitchell

May 7, 2020 - Former Pacers head coach Larry Brown shares his memories of Reggie Miller's eight points in nine seconds to beat the Knicks in Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference Finals and his fondness for coaching Miller in an interview with Pacers Director of Media Relations David Benner.

On this edition of The Sideline Guys Podcast, Pat Boylan and Jeremiah Johnson sit down with Pacers guard Victor Oladipo. Oladipo dives into the oddest season of his career, reviews his return vs. Chicago, and explains his "clutch gene." Minute Markers: 1:00 - Oddest Season of His Career 5:45 - Making Music & Locker Room Singing 12:40 - The Return 17:25 - "Clutch Gene"

In the fifth episode, Slick Leonard details the Lakers move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles during his playing days. He then transitions to a player/coach and signs his first full-time coaching contract over a game of gin rummy. Minute Markers: 0:30 - Lakers and Slick Move to LA 3:40 - Becoming a Player/Coach 14:50 - Coaching Hall of Famers

On this edition of The Sideline Guys Podcast, Pat Boylan and Jeremiah Johnson are joined by Doug McDermott and Naz Mitrou-Long to discuss staying in basketball shape, how they're passing time, and the Pacers chances in the future. Minute Markers: 0:00 - Doug McDermott 1:00 - Season Comes to a Halt 2:10 - Staying in Basketball Shape 3:40 - Passing Time 10:20 - A Breakout Year 2/19-20 Offseason 19:00 - "The Last Dance" 22:25 - Naz Mitrou-Long 28:10 - Dealing with Bell's Palsy 31:45 - Watching Classic NBA Games/New Hobbies

On the fourth episode, Slick Leonard reminisces on playing against the legends of the 1960s in the NBA. In light of the recent "The Lance Dance" documentary, Leonard remembers back on giving Jerry Krause his start in the NBA. Minute Markers: 0:40 - Playing Against Legends 3:00 - Playing Through Pain 4:45 - "The Last Dance" Slick Gives Rod Thorn and Jerry Krause Their Starts 11:50 - Life as a Coach

On this week's Sideline Guys Podcast, Pat Boylan and Jeremiah Johnson welcome Myles Turner to the show. He discusses how Coronavirus has affected his immediate family, his adaptation to his new role with the Pacers, and how he's staying in shape hoping for a return. Minute Markers: 0:40 - Dad's Battle with Coronavirus 4:15 - Experiencing Shutdown/Life Moving Forward 8:30 - Keeping Communication with Team 12:10 - Adapting to a New Role 15:30 - Development of the Locker Room 20:45 - Message to the Fans

On the third episode, Slick Leonard delves into life in the early NBA days. He compares the 50s-60s Celtics to current dynasties, explains the stark differences in contracts, and tells stories of poker on sleeper trains to games. Minute Markers: 0:45 - Worried About Being Cut?/Early NBA 5:30 - Late 50s Teams vs. Top Teams Now 12:00 - How Different Was NBA Life Back Then? 18:55 - Poker Games on Trains