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George also credits Shaw, along with head coach Frank Vogel, for helping him become an All-Star in just his third year in the league. "He's really helped me out," George said of Shaw. "He's the one that gets on me. If I'm not playing well, if things aren't going right, and he knows I'm the reason for it, he'll let me hear about it." USA Today Sports

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Mike Wells: Vogel, for obvious reasons, had nothing to say about the officiating after the game. Twitter @MikeWellsNBA

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Scott Agness: "I've never really seen a defender like @Paul George. He's dominating. He sniffs out balls...and has incredible hands." -- Frank Vogel Twitter @ScottAgness

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However, George Hill scored 19 points, D.J. Augustin had a season high-tying 18 and Indiana rallied to beat the Bobcats 96-88 Saturday night for its fourth straight win. Lance Stephenson added 17 points and David West had 14 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists for his first triple-double. "That was a really good win," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said. "A lot of guys stepped up, in particular David West with a triple-double." Charlotte Observer

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Frank Vogel's two-year extension with the surging Pacers, according to industry sources, will pay him $2 million annually in 2013-14 and 2014-15. ESPN.com

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The Indiana Pacers have signed coach Frank Vogel to a contract extension. The team did not provide details Monday about the length or terms of the new deal. Oklahoman

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The Indiana Pacers announced Monday they have signed head coach Frank Vogel to a contract extension. Per team policy, no terms were revealed. Vogel is in his third year as Pacers coach after taking over on Jan. 30, 2011. Going into Tuesday night’s home game with Miami, Vogel has coached exactly 100 games, compiling a 62-38 record. Last season, the Pacers had a 42-24 record, fifth best in the NBA and reached the Eastern Conference Semifinals before losing to eventual NBA champion Miami. NBA.com

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Expectations were raised for the Pacers when they reached the second round of the playoffs last May, but the long-term loss of star small forward Danny Granger to left knee troubles is relieving that pressure on second-year Pacers coach Frank Vogel. He appears to be safe for now and possibly much longer, as a person with knowledge of the team's plans who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue told USA TODAY Sports Vogel's approval rating remains high and the internal hope is that he's there for years to come. USA Today

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"The contract? I really haven't thought about it," Hibbert said. "My life really hasn't changed that much since the contract happened." What has changed on the court for Hibbert is the way teams are guarding him. Every game, Pacers coach Frank Vogel calls an offensive play for Hibbert early in an attempt to get him going. Vogel said Hibbert is a target now because he was an All-Star last season. Also, the absence of Pacers forward Danny Granger (knee injury) allows defenses to double-team Hibbert easier in the post. Hibbert says the inconsistent Pacers (10-10) are also "getting every team's best" after advancing to the Eastern semifinals last season for the first time since 2005. "He's playing with physicality," Vogel said. "His shots are going in and out. We believe they are going to come." Yahoo! Sports

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I’d be shocked if Sam Young didn’t make the roster. Coach Frank Vogel put Young with the starters when they shut Danny Granger down for the final hour or so of practice to rest his left knee. The main reason Vogel put Young with the starters is because he wants the second unit – Augustin, Green, Lance Stephenson, Tyler Hansbrough and Ian Mahinmi – to play together as much as possible. Still, the Pacers like Young’s toughness. Indianapolis Star

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Jason Quick: Shaw called Indiana coach Frank Vogel on Wednesday to tell him he was eager to return and help the Pacers win a title, Stanley said Twitter

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The biggest cheers came at the end, when the students surprised Vogel on stage with a basketball and a toothbrush. A telling sign they did their homework, the students reminded the Pacers head coach that as a child he appeared on the “Late Night with David Letterman” because he was able to spin a basketball on the end of a toothbrush while brushing his teeth. Indianapolis Star

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They were eager to find out if he could still pull it off. “Who told you I could still do it?” Vogel quipped with a smile. He was happy to oblige. Showing no signs of rust, Vogel flipped the ball on the brush and had it spinning on his first try. Indianapolis Star

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Frank Vogel on the point guard situation between Darren Collison and George Hill (if Hill re-signs): "I would hope that (Hill) stays at the level that he played at during the end of this year and that he would be the starting point guard. But I could definitely see a situation where Darren, one of the most driven players I've ever been around, comes back and outplays George. He's that driven and that's a real possibility. I'm hoping that we have them both back; that they both strive to get better in the offseason and I have a very difficult decision to make next year. That's what I hope." Indianapolis Star

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Frank Vogel on whether he expects associate head coach Brian Shaw to return next season (Portland, Charlotte and Orlando have expressed interest in him for their head coaching positions): "I'd be shocked if he does come back. I'm actually shocked that he's not a head coach already. He's got it all. He's going to be one of the top five head coaches in the NBA for the next 10 years when he finally gets his shot, and there's not a doubt in my mind that's going to happen. I had high expectations for him coming in, and he flat out blew me away and exceeded those expectations, much like our team did, with everything he does. He has no weaknesses to him at all. He's a workaholic." Indianapolis Star

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There's no guarantee they'll open training camp in the fall with the same roster. Roy Hibbert (restricted), George Hill (restricted), Leandro Barbosa (unrestricted), Lou Amundson (unrestricted), Kyrylo Fesenko (unrestricted) and A.J. Price (unrestricted) are all free agents. It's a long shot, but Vogel said he'd like to have the same roster next season. "I think we're really good now and I think we have a tremendous chance for growth w the guys we have on our roster," he said. Indianapolis Star

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But like the Colts, Vogel would rather keep this roster together than dabble in free agency. "I’d like to have the exact same team we have right now because I think we’re really good right now and I think there’s a lot of room for improvement," Vogel said. "I think with the youth we have on the roster and my system being so new, and West not being a young player but his first year on the team and George Hill not really a young guy but his first year on the team, I think there’s a lot of room to grow." Boston Herald

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Even though Charlotte wants to talk to him about its coaching vacancy, Stan Van Gundy is looking to take the year off and then come back to coach in 2013-14. His preference is to work in a warm-weather city for a contender, which is too bad for the Pacers, who probably are less than thrilled about Frank Vogel's failure to make key defensive adjustments when Indy bombed in Games 4-6 vs. Miami. New York Daily News

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LeBron James, on Erik Spoelstra's fine for questioning the Pacers' headhunting on him and Dwyane Wade, "Honestly, I didn't think it was worthy of a fine. I don't think Frank Vogel's comments were worthy of a fine, either. But they did it. I mean, it's the rules, I guess. The league made their claim, and Spo' had to go in his pocket." Sulia

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Frank Vogel: "You've got to tip your caps to the Miami Heat. Coach Spo did an outstanding job." Twitter

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