Indiana Pacers: Who will be primary scorer before Victor Oladipo is back?
By Justin Byers
Malcolm Brogdon
Brogdon is a throwback. A player who is skilled in every aspect of the game on both sides of the floor. A talent like Brogdon is hard to come by and the Pacers front office realized that sentiment, which led to the organization compensating his worth with a handsome contract.
Brogdon’s inclusion in the exclusive 50-40-90 club last season is only further evidence of his value.
However, as indicated in both the preseason and with his time in Milwaukee, Brogdon can impact the game in a multitude of ways. Scoring is an aspect of Brogdon’s game that has been consistent over the past three seasons.
A reliable double-digit scorer, Brogdon is capable of having breakout performances scattered throughout the entire 82-game regular season.
This provides the Pacers and their fans hope that Brogdon can potentially carry the weight of the scoring until Oladipo is back in the lineup.
Brogdon is also a man beyond his years. As both a player and leader on the floor, Brogdon gives the team an added layer of maturity and professionalism that will be carried throughout the organization on and off the court.
That will be important as the team’s leader, Oladipo, awaits his resurgence.