Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal
For the Pacers, this is an admission of Duarte’s limited ceiling.
Sure, he’s a productive player now. The Pacers should be playing a long game compared to the Lakers. They’ve been competitive this year, but they’re still a young team who should be preparing for the future.
Meanwhile, Duarte hasn’t even been pivotal to this season’s success. With that in mind, flipping him for two players who are younger than him and a second-round pick is smart.
After all, Brown Jr. has the athleticism to be a solid 3-and-D wing in this league.
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Christie is a good shooter too – even if he’s a specialist, he could easily end up the same caliber of player that Duarte is. Even if his rookie year is off to a slow start.
