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Where are they now? Checking in on a few recent Indiana Pacers departures

By Ben Gibson

AUBURN HILLS, MI - JANUARY 03: Paul George #13 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after a second half basket with Jeff Teague #44 and Monta Ellis #11 while playing the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills on January 3, 2017 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Indiana won the game 121-116. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, MI - JANUARY 03: Paul George #13 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after a second half basket with Jeff Teague #44 and Monta Ellis #11 while playing the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills on January 3, 2017 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Indiana won the game 121-116. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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David West, formerly of the Indiana Pacers
CLEVELAND, OH – JANUARY 15: David West #3 of the Golden State Warriors is seen during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on January 15, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

David West — Golden State Warriors

Call David West a ring chaser, but he got one.

His first stop with the San Antonio Spurs didn’t bear fruit, but then the Golden State Warriors came calling. His regular season with the Warriors last year was uninspiring, but once the playoffs came, it was clear why Golden State added him to their roster.

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West shot a ridiculous 57.6% in 17 playoff games and posted a +21 net rating, meaning when he was on the court, the Warriors outscored opponents by 21 points. The 17-foot Assassin lived up to his name as he took around a third of his shots from that range, making 47.4% of his attempts.

While West made the choice to leave Indiana for greener pastures after The Lost Season, he doesn’t fit into the Pacers current plans, anyway. Would he help Indiana? Of course, he’s David West. But his time had come and gone in Indiana, and he deserved to chase a ring.

He is playing a slightly bigger regular season role for the Warriors and in on tract for his best season since leaving the Pacers. His 61.7% FG% is absurd, but he is in the perfect situation with Golden State.

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