Indiana Pacers Receive: C James Wiseman, F Moses Moody, F Patrick Baldwin Jr.

Golden State Warriors Receive: C Myles Turner

In the modern era, floor-spacing is a highly coveted asset for any contending NBA team. Having a big who can shoot threes provides particular value in stretching a defense.

After all, it’s hard for opposing bigs to protect the rim when their primary assignment is on the perimeter. The days of big men who exclusively patrol the paint are coming to a close.

With that in mind, it’s fascinating that the Warriors have started a non-shooting big throughout the course of their dynasty. When they started dominating the NBA, it was Andrew Bogut. Recently, it’s been Kevon Looney.

Granted, the Warriors have also leaned on five-out units that have Draymond Green as a small-ball five. That’s part of how they’ve been on the vanguard of the three-point revolution.

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Still, it’s hard not to wonder whether this team would be even more dominant with a true center who spaces the floor.

Myles Turner meets that criteria. Is he worth giving up on three young players for?