In an annual survey of the NBA’s 30 general managers, the Indiana Pacers are predicted to finish fourth in the Eastern Conference. This represents a big jump from the low expectations the league’s decision makers had last year for the blue and gold.
Despite the good showing, the revamped squad is still viewed a few tiers from the top of the conference, however.
Everyone expects the Cleveland Cavaliers to rank first. (GMs are not allowed to vote for their own team, so it is presumed that the Cavs GM is the only person to vote for anyone else.