The last few Indiana Pacers seasons have been question marks in their own right. Pacer fans entered the 2016-2017 season wondering if this would, in fact, be Paul George’s last season in Indiana. The scuttlebutt amongst fans was split. Some wanted him to stay, couldn’t imagine the Pacers without him. While others were ready for something new, calling George a ‘locker room cancer’ though the situation was more complicated than that.
Nevertheless, there was still 82 games to play.
The vibe inside Banker’s Life that season reflected the decidedly undecided fan base. The attendance was average and where there should have been excitement and anticipation for a new season, the vibe was instead undeniably apathetic.