Why Did Georges Niang Pick No. 32?

Georges Niang might have picked No. 32 as a nod to his former coach, Fred Hoiberg.

We got our first glimpse of what Georges Niang will look like in uniform on Tuesday when he addressed the media for the first time as a member of the Indiana Pacers.

So what number will be on the back of his jersey?

That would be No. 32.

So other than the fact his college number of 31 was retired by Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller, why did Niang pick No. 32?

Niang said picking 32 was just adding one to the number he wore at Iowa State since he’s taking a step forward in his career, but Aaron Young of the Des Moines Register has an alternate theory.

Out with the old and in with the new, Niang will trade in his…