Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal
For the Pacers, this deal is not about 2022-23 – unless an effort to lose games counts.
This deal is about tanking. Fans don’t like it, and we won’t blame them. With that said, it’s a reasonable way to build a team in a long-term sense. Moreover, now is precisely the time to do it.
Of course, we’re talking about Victor Wembanyama. The Pacers are near the bottom of the NBA standings as it stands – they’re in an optimal position to maximize their lottery odds. Why not go a step further and move off of Turner?
After all, this draft is stacked. After Wembanyama, players like Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore, and more all have the potential to change an NBA franchise. On the other hand, of course, the Pacers would love to land the top pick.
After all, if Wembanyama meets his potential, the big man could dominate the NBA once again.