With the 18th pick in the 2019 NBA draft, the Indiana Pacers selected Goga Bitadze, Georgian big from Mega Bemax. Fans met the pick with much consternation, as the Pacers already have two big men whom they’re building the franchise around.
In my opinion (and that of many others), the Pacers’ passed their draft test with flying colors in selecting Bitadze.
The ninth-ranked prospect on my board, Bitadze was fantastic value for where the Pacers selected him. The aim of the draft is to collect talent and the Pacers did just that. There is no question to whether Goga Bitdaze is talented.