Sometimes, the NBA is all about opportunity. Malcolm Brogdon found his in Indiana. Granted, he was named Rookie of the Year as a Milwaukee Buck.
Still, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton leading the charge, he was never likely to showcase his full range of abilities.
As a Pacer, he did exactly that. Brogdon has, by now, long-established himself as a fringe star. With that said, his presence on the roster now threatens to take an opportunity away from a much younger player.
When the Pacers swapped Domantas Sabonis for Tyrese Haliburton at last year’s deadline, they signaled an intention to focus on their youth movement.
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Haliburton and Brogdon are functionally similar as floor-spacing guards who make plays for themselves and others.
The Pacers may decide they’ve only got room for one. If they do, it’s obvious who will be on the move. Here are three post-draft trade ideas they could consider for Brogdon.
