“Small-ball” is a trend that has taken over the NBA recently. It is a strategy team’s use in which they have no Center on the court, and instead a Power Forward filling in at the big man spot. The Indiana Pacers are hesitant to use this strategy; some of their best players play center and they have had success zigging while other teams zag. But maybe the Pacers can do their own unique style of “small-ball”.
Thaddeus Young has been excellent as well as remarkably consistent for the team this year. His style of play is very unique, but he does play in the post frequently, and he is one of the best big men on the team.