Rick Carlisle’s first press conference as the new coach of the Indiana Pacers.<\/p>\n
On the goals for the Myles Turner-Domantas Sabonis duo:<\/p>\n
“I really like both guys,” Carlisle said<\/a>. “When my teams have played them over the last few years, we’ve always felt like it was a physical beating that we were taking with them, both defensively and offensively…I’m looking forward to the challenge of making it work.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
On relationship with the players:<\/p>\n
“I think it’s the most important aspect of our job,” Carlisle said. “As I’ve spoken to all of our players here, I’m doing a lot of listening. It’s important to me to understand how these guys see the game. The relationships that you build are really the greatest source of fulfillment in coaching.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
on the goals for next season:<\/p>\n
“We need to get back in the playoffs and we need to find a way to win in the playoffs,” Carlisle said. “It’s pretty clear that that’s what the mandate is. “Unless you’ve won a championship, I think there’s always unfinished business. We’re a small-market team. We’re a humble organization. But we’ve got to think big.”<\/p>\n
\nhe's back and ready to roll pic.twitter.com\/UdlYPO95uF<\/a><\/p>\n
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) July 1, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n