NBA Offseason: Indiana Pacers Summer Goals

David West

Jun 3, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) and David West (21) reacts to referee Ken Mauer (41) against the Miami Heat in the third quarter during game 7 of the 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell- USA TODAY Sports

Less Barking at the Refs

So this might not be something that can just be fixed right away, but in David West’s game, I believe he’s got to stop jawing at the refs so much. I think it’s pretty rampant overall in the NBA, but I don’t want one of our players to be known as that. It was pretty bad when Jermaine O’Neal was around, and was always arguing a call.  And even at times, I felt like West was at that level.  Especially as the playoffs continued.   West is the leader for this team, and that’s not the kind of example you want to set.  If West can just move on from a call, that’s the best way he can improve himself for this team.