Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal 

As a general rule, the better a team currently is, the more their picks increase in value as they get further from the present. If someone wants to draw us a graph illustrating that principle, we’d appreciate it. 

Think about it. No team outside of the league’s contention picture would send off their first-round pick ahead of the 2023 draft right now – it could land anywhere. On the other hand, the league’s true contenders should have no qualms about parting with their selections. 

On the other hand, a team like the Clippers can’t possibly imagine where they’ll be in 2029. That’s exactly why this is a great deal for the Pacers.

By then, the Clipper could easily be a lottery team. With that logic in mind, consider this a lottery ticket. 

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Of course, it’s not the only value the Pacers are getting back here, either. Brandon Boston Jr. has intriguing upside. He’s a hyperathletic guard/wing who’s flashed some intriguing potential as a shot creator. The rebuilding Pacers ought to take a gamble on his development. 

Should the Clippers really part with him?