The wasn’t time for a process for the Indiana Pacers, merely a reset a year ago when Kevin Pritchard traded away the franchise’s most talented player.
As it turns out, that’s all they needed to change their projected future from that of a lottery team to a playoff contender. But how bright is that future?
Thanks to having Victor Oladipo and cap space in their near future, ESPN slotted them in at 11th in their Future Power Rankings. While an 11th place ranking in the near future doesn’t sound overly exciting, it’s a good sign for Indiana that they’re expected to compete for the foreseeable future.