Indiana Pacers: 4 areas they grew the most in 2019-20
The two-way ability of T.J. Warren
Upon the acquisition of TJ Warren, there were whispers of Warren’s inability to have what it takes to be a viable player on the defensive end. What has transpired over the course of this season has shown that any defensive inefficiencies that may have plagued Warren in the past, were not the case of the present.
Warren has found himself matched up with some of the league’s most premier offensive players and has taken the challenge in stride. After a game in January against the Charlotte Hornets, head coach Nate McMillan noted to the Indy Star just how much of a quality defender he is becoming.
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"“You got to play both sides of the ball here. We feel guys will get better. We’re starting to trust him on these smaller guards… He’s continued to show growth defending 1s, 2s and 3s and 4s.”"
On offense, Warren is still the same scoring guru that he was in Phoenix, finding successful scoring in all facets of the game from several spots on the floor. Averaging nearly 19 points per game on 52.9 percent shooting from the field followed by 37.5 percent from three.
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One of his more notable offensive performances came against the Charlotte Hornets in January when he poured in 36 points on 63 percent shooting while going 6-of-6 from the free-throw line and guarding one of the leagues bright young guards in Devonte’ Graham in throughout the second half.
In the same second half, Warren managed to score 30 of his season-high 36 points.
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