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2017-18 Pacers Player Reviews: Cory Joseph

By Tony East

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 15: Cory Joseph #6 of the Indiana Pacers brings the ball up court during the game against the Toronto Raptors at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 15, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 15: Cory Joseph #6 of the Indiana Pacers brings the ball up court during the game against the Toronto Raptors at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 15, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 24: Cory Joseph #6 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 24, 2017, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

What comes next for Cory Joseph?

Cory Joseph made this section easy by opting into his player option early in May. He will either be a member of the Pacers next season or he will be traded.

Joseph has played for three organizations over the course of his seven-year career. He hasn’t had a ton of stability. He seems to like Indiana given that he opted into his contract for next season so early, so there is a reason to believe that he would want to re-sign with the Pacers in the summer of 2019. But that is all speculation.

He is useful as a player who can play next to any other type of guard. That makes Joseph very valuable and effective no matter who surrounds him on the roster. Because of this, the Pacers will probably want him back when his contract expires. There is an obvious long-term fit for CoJo in Indiana.

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Joseph was as useful as they come off the bench for the Cers’ this season. His value as a defensive catalyst and a smart player goes far beyond the box score. His infectious personality makes him awesome to be around. He has made the playoffs every season of his career. Put it all together, and its no secret that Joseph was an unheralded part of the Pacers success. And he should be again throughout next season.

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