Indiana Pacers: 3 things we learned from the preseason

The Pacers are going to be a blast

Even if they struggle early and cannot find a rhythm, the Pacers are going to be a very fun team to watch for the first time in a long time. They play with an intense pace and hoist shots at a much faster rate than we’ve ever seen while employing active hands on the defensive end.

The players seemed to be having fun on the bench and through training camp as well, which is not something I am used to seeing from the Pacers. From what we have seen from Nate Bjorkgren so far, he is a perfect coach for this team and has injected life into the blue and gold.

The Pacers obviously have a playoff roster and should return to the postseason once again this season but fans should be most excited about the direction of the team, regardless of the end result. Indiana is bringing a fun brand of hoops that fans will enjoy.

Now, the Pacers will still very much compete in the Eastern Conference and can make a deep run in the playoffs. With a deep roster and one of the best starting lineups in the league, the Pacers will make some noise throughout the season. The fun is just a little cherry on top for a fan base that deserves some positivity after a long stretch of mediocrity.