The Indiana Pacers had been working with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in recent years due to proximity, but they had no control over how the team operated. If they would have sent Joe Young down as they had this past weekend to play with the team, there was no guarantee he would get playing time. By purchasing the team this summer, the Indiana Pacers now can truly use the NBA Development League for exactly that: development.
But even for die-hard NBA fans, the NBA Development League can still be a bit of a mystery. With that in mind, we had Chris Reichert of Upside and Motor answer of few questions about how the Mad Ants have been doing this season and how they factor into the Indiana Pacers future.