Mar 22, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Nate Bjorkgren calls a play in the first quarter during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Even after a sluggish season up to this point, tanking is not the solution for the Indiana Pacers in 2021, or ever. I understand the desire to go after one of the top prospects in the draft, particularly Cade Cunningham or Jalen Suggs in this upcoming draft. That doesn’t mean the team should try to lose in order to get them in the building.