Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal

The fourth spot in the 2022 NBA Draft is, in some ways, a sweet spot.

Some consider it a three-man draft. In all likelihood, Holmgren, Smith Jr., and Banchero will come off the board with the first three selections. On the other hand, some consider it a four-man draft.

That fourth man is Jaden Ivey. The explosive combo guard out of Purdue might just be the best fit for this Pacers roster.

He’s a perfect guard to pair with the cerebral Tyrese Haliburton. He’s an elite floor-spacer who will clear driving lanes for Ivey. If you don’t know anything about the soon-to-be-rookie, know this: he makes good use of driving lanes. On the other hand, he’s an electrifying cutter who’s likely to be the recipient of many Haliburton dimes if they team up in Indiana.

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Meanwhile, if Jaden Ivey is off the board, that means one of the previously mentioned big three is available. This deal creates a win-win scenario for the Pacers. Typically, NBA teams like making trades that put them in win-win scenarios.