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Shane Young

Joined: Mar 19, 2014

Shane Young is a credentialed writer covering the Indiana Pacers for 8 Points, 9 Seconds and HoopsHabit.com. A student at the University of Louisville, striving for a journalism career, he has been obsessed with the NBA since age 11 and built a great knowledge of the league throughout the years. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/youngNBA">@YoungNBA</a>.

Nov 7, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; The Indiana Pacers huddle prior to a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 15, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) goes for the ball as Indiana Pacers forward Luis Scola (4) looks on during the second half at the United Center. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 99-90. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 31, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Rodney Stuckey (2) stretches out on the sidelines during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Memphis defeats Indiana 97-89. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 16, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill (3) drives against Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (1) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

May 28, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) reacts after game five against the Miami Heat of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Miami 93-90. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

May 20, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) is guarded by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) during game two of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Miami defeats Indiana 87-83. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

May 7, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) is frustrated by a referees call during a game against the Washington Wizards in game two of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Washington 86-82. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

May 5, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Wizards forward Trevor Ariza (1) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) in game one of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 26, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) reacts with teammate forward Luis Scola (4) after making a key shot late in the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Pacers defeated the Hawks 91-88. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 6, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) drives to the basket with Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (3) defending during the first quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 18, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) walks off the court after Miami Heat defeated them by 97-94 at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

May 22, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird in the stands during game 5 of the 2012 NBA eastern conference semi-finals at the American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESS WIRE

Mar 14, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Pacers defeated the Sixers 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports