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Pacers Season Reviews: Wesley Matthews

By Ben Pfeifer

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 21: Wesley Matthews #23 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates against the Boston Celtics in game four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 21, 2019 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 21: Wesley Matthews #23 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates against the Boston Celtics in game four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 21, 2019 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Wesley Matthews of the Indiana Pacers
Wesley Matthews of the Indiana Pacers /

Wesley Matthews was a solid vet for the Indiana Pacers in his short time with the team.

The buyout market is an exhilarating period for NBA teams and obsessive basketball fanatics alike. Following the fanfare of the trade deadline, NBA teams will look to add the final pieces to their championship puzzle or bring in new faces. Wesley Matthews, a salary throw-in for the deal which sent Kristaps Porzingis to Dallas, was one of those players after the Knicks swiftly bought him out. Matthews chose the Indiana Pacers for a slew of reasons, from being “wanted” to ensuring himself a starting spot on a playoff team.

Replacing one of the NBA’s best players is no easy task, but Matthews took it upon himself and played well. Of course, he was no Victor Oladipo, as he is a completely different player. However, he was effective in his 3-D guard role, something the Pacers lacked before his acquisition. Over his 23 game tenure in Indianapolis, Matthews posted solid averages of 10.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, shooting 36.9 percent from deep and finishing with a 54.3 true shooting percentage.

Though the Pacers couldn’t muster a win in the playoffs, Matthews was far from the main culprit there. He had his ups and downs in the postseason, but his three-point spacing and defense on Kyrie Irving were positives for Indiana. Let’s look at his season more generally.

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