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Indiana Pacers love and hate series: CJ Wilcox

By Tony East

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: CJ Wilcox #23 of the Indiana Pacers handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: CJ Wilcox #23 of the Indiana Pacers handles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FL – OCTOBER 14: C.J. Wilcox #23 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball during a preseason game against the Indiana Pacers on October 14, 2016, at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

What we love about CJ Wilcox

Well, did you watch any of the Pacers in summer league?

Wilcox shot pretty well in Vegas. His 56 percent shooting was the best of ay guard on the Pacers squad, and he looked comfortable doing it. You could tell that, unlike most guys playing in summer league, Wilcox had NBA experience.

His shot looked pretty, too:

That is a skill NBA teams crave. Guys who can hit shots like that off the dribble are in high demand.

Another noteworthy thing Wilcox did in summer league was that he never turned the ball over. His .4 turnovers per game were by far the best figure for any summer league guard on Indiana, and it shows that he understands the game at an NBA level.

That translates to his NBA experience as well. His career turnover percentage is 11.2 percent, which is fine for a player who projects to play in his role. If he can take care of the ball in the small number of minutes he will likely get, then he will fit in just fine.

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