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Indiana Pacers First Trimester Awards

By Ethan Krieger

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 09: Indiana Pacers mascot Boomer drives around in an IndyCar go-kart during a timeout in a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 112-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 09: Indiana Pacers mascot Boomer drives around in an IndyCar go-kart during a timeout in a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 112-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 07: Aaron Holiday #3 of the Indiana Pacers drives against Jerian Grant #22 of the Orlando Magic during the game at Amway Center on December 07, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 07: Aaron Holiday #3 of the Indiana Pacers drives against Jerian Grant #22 of the Orlando Magic during the game at Amway Center on December 07, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

MOST UNTAPPED POTENTIAL: AARON HOLIDAY

Pacers’ rookie Aaron Holiday was overlooked by some other teams in the draft. The point guard from UCLA fell to the 23rd pick, where the Pacers did not hesitate to take a chance on him. His small stature made some people concerned about whether or not he could hold his own in the NBA, but if the first trimester has shown us anything, it’s that Aaron Holiday is up to the challenge.

Aaron obviously has the pedigree to be a solid pro. With his two older brothers already being successful NBA players, Aaron has been groomed for this opportunity. And he didn’t waste any time getting started. Holiday comes off screens and shoots from anywhere confidently with the silkiest jumper on the team already. He drives to the rim like he’s a seasoned veteran. The rookie still looks a bit lost on defense now and then, but the sky is the limit for this kid as he develops during his first couple years in the league. Jrue, look out. Aaron is coming for ya.

Runner-Up: Alize Johnson

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