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The Pacers Post Up

The Pacers Post Up

By: Brad and Ryan Knight Bleav
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Summary

 Brad and Ryan Knight, affectionately known as The Brothers of Basketball, are lifelong Indiana Pacers fans turned podcast hosts who bring heart, humor, and hoops knowledge to The Pacers Post Up, a show built entirely by fans, for fans. Brad’s love for the Pacers dates back to the Reggie Miller era—the legendary playoff heroics, the fierce Eastern Conference Finals battles, and the team’s lone trip to the NBA Finals in 2000 are part of his basketball DNA. He still vividly remembers watching the Malice at the Palace unfold in his parents’ living room. That deep-rooted connection only grew over the years. Brad’s wife has been a Pacemate for 8 seasons, and he credits their parents’ investment in season tickets as a key part of the family’s shared bond with the Blue and Gold. Ryan, a few years younger, missed the height of the Reggie era but became fully indoctrinated during the Paul George years—when the Pacers battled LeBron and the Heat year after year. A proud member of the G2 Fan Zone in the late 2010s and the world’s biggest Lance Stephenson fan, Ryan brings unapologetic energy and passion to the pod. Together, Brad and Ryan launched The Pacers Post Up as a passion project to give Pacers fans a voice in the media landscape. Their goal has always been to deliver meaningful basketball conversation in a way that’s accessible, insightful, and fun. Whether diving into analytics and X’s and O’s or riding high on the emotional wave of a big win, their show strikes a balance that keeps fans informed and entertained. Since launching, the brothers have followed the team from Vegas (for the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament) to Paris (for the NBA Global Games), covered the All-Star Weekend in Indy, and chronicled this new golden era of Pacers basketball with playoff runs to the Eastern Conference Finals. They bleed blue and gold and love nothing more than building community through the game that’s meant so much to their lives.Brad and Ryan Knight 2024 Basketball Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Reaction to the Reaction: All is Not Lost Pacers Nation

    The Reaction to the Reaction: All is Not Lost Pacers Nation
    May 13 2026

    The lottery reaction was one thing… the fallout afterward somehow got even crazier. Brad and Ryan regroup to break down the discourse surrounding the Pacers officially conveying the No. 5 pick to the Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade. The guys explain why this was still the correct “win-now” move for Indiana, why Zubac remains one of the best values at the center position in the league, and why context matters when evaluating aggressive front office decisions. They also discuss Kevin Pritchard’s transparency and accountability in the aftermath of the lottery, while reacting to some of the wildly over-the-top national takes calling the trade a disaster or suggesting KP should be fired. A passionate conversation about risk, roster building, and why the Pacers are still positioned to make another serious run next season.


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    30 mins
  • Cue the Sadness: Pacers Fall Out of the Top 4 (LIVE REACTION SHOW)

    Cue the Sadness: Pacers Fall Out of the Top 4 (LIVE REACTION SHOW)
    May 10 2026

    The vibes were immaculate… until they absolutely weren’t. Brad and Ryan go LIVE to react to the NBA Draft Lottery as the Pacers officially fall outside the top four, sending their pick to the Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade. What started as a hopeful afternoon quickly turned into a sobering reality check as Indiana misses out on the chance to land a potential franchise-changing talent. So where do the Pacers pivot from here? The guys break down what this means for the offseason, the new paths toward contention, and why Plan B now becomes the focus if Indiana wants to get back into the championship conversation next season.


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    35 mins
  • The WAY TOO EARLY 2027 Eastern Conference Power Rankings

    The WAY TOO EARLY 2027 Eastern Conference Power Rankings
    May 8 2026

    It’s never too early to start dreaming about next season. With playoff basketball in full swing, Brad and Ryan rank the Eastern Conference contenders from 8 to 1 heading into the 2026–2027 season. This isn’t about regular-season records—it’s about which teams can actually survive the playoffs and make a Finals run. Who belongs in the top tier? Which teams are overrated? And where do the Pacers stack up in the race for Eastern Conference supremacy? Bold takes, playoff reactions, and plenty of early offseason speculation in this one.


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    37 mins
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