It’s been five days since the NBA draft and after some time to fully research the T.J. Leaf pick, I thought it was time to share my thoughts. I know the Paul George rumors are swirling, particularly a three team Cleveland and Denver trade, but seeing how they’re all still rumors I don’t see a need to address them until something happens.
At first glance T.J. Leaf seems like the typical Pacers/Larry Bird pick (think Miles Plumlee and Tyler Hansborough). I know Kevin Pritchard is the new president, but he’s been working under Bird for five years and Bird is still an advisor to the team.