The Indiana Pacers are missing their star Victor Oladipo, but the team has been able to build momentum without its best player. Here are three players who have kept the Pacers afloat in the absence of Oladipo.
There were several question marks entering 2019-2020 for the Indiana Pacers. Without the services of Victor Oladipo to start the season and a bevy of new faces on the roster, there was a sense of curiosity surrounding this year’s Pacers team and its ceiling.
Despite a slow start to the season, the team has finally found some comfort.
The Pacers have been battling a slew of injuries, but it has not stopped the team’s progression and confidence.
Oladipo is without question the team’s best player and the Pacers have had instances where his presence has been missed. However, the team has had several players step up in the absence of Oladipo.
Not only does Oladipo provide the Pacers with a scoring threat but his leadership and willingness to defend translates to success throughout the rotation.
But the Pacers have been able to make up for the absence of the all-star.
Additions to the roster this offseason made by the Pacers front office have already proven their worth. The inclusion of key contributors Malcolm Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb, T.J. McConnell, and T.J. Warren has alleviated any doubt that the Pacers without Oladipo can succeed.
Throughout this early portion of the season, there have been several players who have emerged.
In making up for the loss of Oladipo these players have exceeded expectations and placed the Pacers in the position to succeed.
Here are three players who have kept the team afloat in Oladipo’s absence: