Indianapolis, Indiana. Last night, even though Carmelo had New York on his mind, the Pacers were not in a New York state of mind. Instead, they sent the Heat a clear message. Even though you might have wanted us to go seven, we would like to start spreading the news that the Knicks and Spike Lee are dead. They are basketball’s version of Al Qaida. One version of Al Qaida down, now the next version of Osama bin Laden, NBA style, is next to go down. The Pacers are like a special operations unit who are looking to take LeBron’s ring off. And even though the mastermind is no longer with them, the Pacers still have a lot of chirping in them. Larry the Legend, this trip to the Finals is courtesy of you. We love you, Larry, and we miss you. We’re going to bring the trophy that you were so valiantly trying to get while you were the head coach, back to your nest where it belongs. They may call you the hick from French Lick, but if I could, I would reach out and give you a big hug, because the unit that you drafted is so close to winning the Eastern Conference championship, I can feel it. The Pacers may have a new President now, but we are still thinking about Larry the legend. The Pacers took the Knicks’ brand of basketball, and shoved it down their throats. Let’s give them credit for trying, but the last time I checked, whiners don’t get their name on the Larry O’Brian trophy, only teams that work hardassistant the Knicks get their name on the trophy. I keep telling you guys that Paul George reminds me of Reggie Miller, and so too does Lance Stephenson and what the heck, we might as well throw big Roy in the hat, too. Without big Roy, this story wouldn’t sound happy at all. The Pacers do not chirp at the referees, except for coach Vogel, sometimes, but that’s a good sign. Frank’s got your back, Indiana. Let him deal with the referees. He only does it because he loves his blue and gold, and he is a very passionate man. Remember when the Pacers were awful under Jim O’Brian? Larry gave Indiana a present. He got rid of O’Brian, and replaced him with a young fiery but passionate coach. Now, these Pacers that Larry Bird quietly put together, are two series away from being on top of the NBA mountain.
