The Indiana Pacers had the 11th highest number of turnovers in 2015-16 with 1,219. Paul George and Monta Ellis committed over one-third of those turnovers, with George finishing fifth in the NBA in turnovers at 265.
Monta Ellis wasn’t much better, tying with Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat for 19th with 203. George’s and Ellis’ turnover rates were 13.6% and 15.4%, respectively.
This isn’t necessarily an issue.
The league’s best players generally are among the league leaders in turnovers. Steph Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant all feature in the top 10.
But this season the Pacers will be adding even more turnovers to their starting lineup.