The five biggest things the Pacers learned during Summer League

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 07: An NBA Summer league logo is shown on center court before a 2023 NBA Summer League game between the Denver Nuggets and the Milwaukee Bucks at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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HENDERSON, NEVADA – DECEMBER 27: Mojave King #7 of G League Ignite drives between Lucas Williamson (L) #12 and Keaton Wallace #32 of the Ontario Clippers in the fourth quarter of their game at The Dollar Loan Center on December 27, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. Ignite defeated the Clippers 114-108 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
HENDERSON, NEVADA – DECEMBER 27: Mojave King #7 of G League Ignite drives between Lucas Williamson (L) #12 and Keaton Wallace #32 of the Ontario Clippers in the fourth quarter of their game at The Dollar Loan Center on December 27, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. Ignite defeated the Clippers 114-108 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

4. Mojave King will be worth monitoring overseas. 

Mojave King, drafted 47th overall, will be a draft and stash player for the upcoming season. This means he’ll go overseas to play for an organization in which he can develop more quickly than he would in the G-League or with the Pacers. It gives King the opportunity to receive more attention from coaches and trainers while the Pacers retain his draft rights. King showed flashes of potential throughout summer league and should be a fun player to keep tabs on while he develops overseas. He played for the G-League Ignite before being drafted by the Pacers, so he’s somewhat familiar with NBA structure and gameplay.

King is a crafty wing capable of playmaking for his teammates. He’s also a willing defender that has enough size to compete with heavier opponents. He rebounded well in summer league, notching 5 against Oklahoma City and 3 against Orlando. His offense fared well when playing with a facilitating lead guard, but he struggled to create his own shot when Nembhard rested. He gives good effort and has the potential to blossom into an impactful wing player, but he needs reps and time to develop. His situation will be worth watching as he ventures overseas to work on his game.