On draft night, Adam Silver went up to the podium and announced that the Pacers had drafted T.J. Leaf, which evoked a pretty substantial reaction of “Oh.” from fans. The 6’10” forward was a key part of a juggernaut UCLA offense, but he certainly wasn’t projected to be an NBA standout. Indiana is putting their faith in him as a part of their long-term rebuild, though the main question this year lies in what his role will be as a rookie.
The 6’10” forward was a key part of a juggernaut UCLA offense, but he certainly wasn’t projected to be an NBA standout.