Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal
If the Warriors are open to giving up on the youth movement, the Pacers should give them a call. After all, they should be all-in on theirs.
For Indiana, this deal is all about potential. They’re not getting a first-round pick here, but they’re getting three players who were very recently selected in the first round.
Of course, that understates the return a little. James Wiseman was selected second overall in the 2020 draft. Granted, he’s failed to live up to that billing. He still has potential as a hyper-athletic big man who defends the rim and spaces the floor a little. If he hits his ceiling, he could be Myles Turner – with a vertical.
Meanwhile, Patrick Baldwin Jr. was once seen as a lock to land in the NBA lottery. He slipped to 28th after a disastrous season of college basketball. He still holds high potential as a 6’10 wing with a sweet shooting stroke.
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Finally, Moody might be the best player in this whole package. He appears to be a 3-and-D wing with secondary playmaking abilities on the side. He’s also likely got the highest floor of the group. With that said, if even one of these three hit their ceiling for Indiana, this trade will look great for them in hindsight.