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Indiana Pacers starting lineup: Ranking all five starters

By Luke Parrish

Nov 27, 2019; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (1) and guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) celebrate an and one basket and foul in the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2019; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (1) and guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) celebrate an and one basket and foul in the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Domantas Sabonis – Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Domantas Sabonis – Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 1: Domantas Sabonis

After missing the playoffs with an injury, Domantas Sabonis is set to return to the Pacers as the star he has proven to be. Sabonis, an All-Star last season, has quickly become one of the best big men in the game.

Last season, Sabonis posted a remarkable 18.5 points. 12.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game while playing in a two-big system. By far the best rebounder on the team, Sabonis is a menace on the glass and helps immensely in getting the team into transition offense.

Sabonis is a gifted passer as well. His ability to kick it out to the perimeter or find cutting teammates was on full display last season. Sabonis will be the engine that keeps the Pacers going this season, provided he stays healthy. With Turner helping him on the defensive end, Sabonis should be in line for another huge year in Indiana.

Indiana looked lost without Sabonis in the bubble as he recovered from injury but his presence will make them a threat once again this season. He can truly do it all, which is not easy for a big man. I cannot wait to see how he begins his season.

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