Indiana Pacers Receive: G De’Anthony Melton, G/F Matisse Thybulle, G Furkan Korkmaz, F Georges Niang, 2028 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected – PHI) 

Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G/F Buddy Hield 

Of course, nobody needs to tell Sixers superstar James Harden about the three-point revolution. He helped usher it in. 

Throughout much of the last decade, Harden was a member of the Houston Rockets. During that time, the team was part of the vanguard of the revolution. For several seasons in a row, nobody attempted more threes than the Rockets. 

Some people hated it. The Rockets were driven by analytics. Some suggested they were ruining the purity of the sport. With that said, it didn’t often appear as if the Rockets cared. 

After all, they were winning. For several seasons, the Rockets were the only credible Western Conference threat to the dynastic Golden State Warriors. Of course, they’re now rebuilding, and Harden is a Sixer.

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Still, the principles he established as a Rocket should carry over – surrounding him with floor spacers will optimize his playmaking. 

Is Hield the right floor spacer?