The Indiana Pacers, as a whole, are underappreciated. Playing in a market like Indianapolis, this has always been the case. This season, nothing is different.
Even when Victor Oladipo was healthy, few viewed Indiana in the same way as the East’s big four clubs. When Oladipo’s injury hit, nobody paid the Pacers any attention, dismissing them altogether.
Around the league, Pacers are underappreciated. Despite being one of the best defenders in the NBA, he rarely makes an appearance on any All-defensive team predictions. However, the least appreciated Indiana Pacer, even by their own fans, is Cory Ephram Joseph.