The Indiana Pacers have continued their impressive start, now 16-6, and appear to be legitimate contenders.
Amidst this, they aren't making any friends.
In the young season, there have already been numerous instances in which opposing players have been upset by the persona of the Indiana squad.
Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Kevin Love recently expressed his feelings about the rugged Pacers after their 109-99 loss to Indiana.
"I've said all along I've never liked the Pacers," Love said. "I guarantee the next time we play them it will be just as physical."
Love also added, "They take those pills and they've got all that toughness. I don't know where that comes from. They all think they're tough guys. I just don't know where that comes from. That just blows my mind. They're all tough. And it makes me laugh."
Love isn't the only once annoyed.
NBA MVP Derrick Rose expressed his annoyance with the Pacers' postgame celebration a couple weeks ago, after Indiana won on the road at Chicago 95-90.
Rose had motivational words to say concerning this: "I'll never forget how they celebrated just f ...
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Are the Indiana Pacers the New Bad Boys?
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