Are the Pacers Playing This Perfectly?
The Indiana Pacers have never had the No. 1 overall pick in franchise history — and this year, they have their best odds in a long time. So what do they do? They gamble their first-round pick to acquire Ivica Zubac from the Clippers.
The pick is top-five protected and protected 11–30, but if it lands 6–10, the Clippers could take it. With Indiana currently near the bottom of the standings, this is a massive risk.
We break down why this might actually be a brilliant move. The Pacers were in the Finals last year. Tyrese Haliburton is still the engine. Pascal Siakam is still there. The East is wide open. And Zubac gives them the physical, reliable center they’ve been missing.
Is this reckless? Or is Indiana simply betting on itself?
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