After years of Indiana Pacers fans wishing for a true point guard, the basketball fairy delivered in a big way with the addition of Jeff Teague last summer.
Larry Bird traded George Hill and gave Teague the leading role last summer. This was the definitive signal that the “blue collar, gold swagger,” era was dead.
Teague took on the responsibilities of point-god, leading the charge for a new up-tempo style of play while also creating shots for Paul George. But did the Indianapolis native deliver?
Significant Digits
7.8 assists per game
Jeff Teague is a case study of a good but not great point guard.