Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal
Realistically, the Pacers would have already acquired these picks if they were available. It feels likely that the Lakers have been the side holding out in negotiations.
After all, the Pacers are clearly rebuilding. They’re closer to the bottom of the NBA standings than the top. For teams in their position, this is the year to ensure you bottom out.
The 2023 Draft has the potential to be historic. At this point, if you’re not familiar with Victor Wembenyama, you’re not paying attention. The 7’4 french phenom has the potential to change basketball, and that’s not an exaggeration.
Veteran players like Myles Turner and Buddy Hield can impact winning. That’s not optimal for the Pacers at the moment. Winning 30 games in 2022-23 would be a bad outcome for this organization – they’d be better off leaning into a tank.
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If that’s the plan, they ought to deal these two as soon as possible. After all, you can’t be too early for Victor Wembenyama.
