They are the foundation of the Pacers' roster today, and, presumably, tomorrow as well. They are testaments to trusting the draft process and conducting due diligence. And, they are a valid argument against tanking.
Paul George and Myles Turner are the pretty much the pride and joy of the Pacers' current decade, which will be recognized during Tuesday's game against Toronto at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Both were drafted late in the lottery — 10th and 11th, respectively — and both were courageous choices. Both were better than their stats indicated at the time, and both have exceeded expectations.