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The Indiana Pacers Need A Backcourt Upgrade. Here Are 5 Guards Who Can Help

By Mason Hankins

Jan 19, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) drives the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Lavoy Allen (5) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Pacers won 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 19, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) drives the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Lavoy Allen (5) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Pacers won 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /
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Darren Collison of the Sacramento Kings
Feb 12, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison (7) drives down the court ahead of New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. The Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Darren Collison

Let’s bring DC2 back to the Hoosier state. In his two years in a Pacers jersey, Collison averaged highs of 13.2 points per game and 5.1 assists.

The Sacramento Kings are undoubtedly focused on the future of their team, and winning now is not their top priority. With that being said, they are open to trading just about anyone on their roster (i.e. Darren Collison). Collison is still getting significant minutes unlike Brandon Knight, and he is taking advantage of the time.

Over the past five games, the speedy 7-year vet has had three 20-point games, and he is averaging 13.7 points per game. If Collison was shipped back to Indy, the bench would be instantly revitalized, and Jeff Teague would have a steady, proven backup. Indiana could also benefit from Collison’s speed as McMillan increases the pace of play. Indiana is also clamoring for more 3-point shooting, and Collison provides that. He is shooting a commendable 42% from beyond the arc. Also, Collison is a heady playmaker with an assist to turnover ratio of 2.5.

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