There are a number of new faces taking the floor for the Indiana Pacers this season. As the team takes shape, which addition will provide the most impact?
The Indiana Pacers underwent an overhaul of their roster from 2019. While losing beloved faces such as Bojan Bogdanovic, Darren Collison, Cory Joseph, and Thaddeus Young, fans now have the chance to welcome newcomers: Goga Bitadze, Malcolm Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb, and T.J. Warren.
Hoosier hospitality aside, the Pacers have much-needed room for improvement after finishing the previous season with the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference and a final record of 48-34 while being swept by the Boston Celtics.
The Pacers addressed some of their biggest needs such as 3-point shooting, athleticism, and presence on the boards. Out but of these areas, which of their new roster acquisitions will have the biggest impact?
Considering the Pacers signed a multitude of players to both one-way and two-way contracts, I have compiled a list of the players that will have the best chance to have a major role in Nate McMillian’s rotation.
By analyzing statistics and data, I will conclude which candidate will provide the most impact both in the short-term and long-term.