Myles Turner is the captain now, but Thad Young is the voice of experience on the Indiana Pacers. With 10 years of NBA experience and a game that quietly above average, he is one of the few players left on the roster that possesses both the ability and the history to demand respect.
Yes, Al Jefferson is older and more experienced, but since he spent the end of the season out of shape and out of the rotation, he doesn’t have the clout currently to tell anyone what to do. Young was a leader by example as played through an injury last season, putting the team first.