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OKC Thunder Wire on MSNRick Carlisle scoffs at small market talk, says NBA Finals must celebrate Thunder, PacersRick Carlisle scoffs at small market talk, says NBA Finals must celebrate Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers.
Rick Carlisle Responds to Backlash of NBA Finals' 'Small Market' Label originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA Finals matchup has been set with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the Indiana Pacers to determine the winner of the Larry O'Brien trophy.
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle spoke about a number of players who defined their generations, from Larry Bird and Magic Johnson in the 1980s to Michael Jordan in the 90s.
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Walker is not an elite scorer, although he provides some extra defensive depth that the Pacers will sorely need against the Thunder. While Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, and Obi Toppin are capable of slowing down Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, it was expected that Walker would be able to play a bigger role if needed.
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