The Pacers head into the offseason in far different fashion compared to last season.
Yes, LeBron James sent them home once, again in frustrating fashion without doubt. But the uncertainty that clouded the Pacers’ future for two months after the season ended last year, is not part of the offseason intrigue this year.
Instead, the Pacers move forward on solid footing with an established culture, fueled by the positive force that washed over the organization the moment Victor Oladipo strolled into the Fieldhouse last September.
On media day, it was apparent that Kevin Pritchard assembled a team with a collective chip on its shoulder.