Rodney Stuckey had a lot to prove last season. He had to rebuild his reputation as a teammate, after it was allegedly sullied in Detroit. He had to step-in as Lance Stephenson's doppelgänger. He had to show he was worth the long-term commitment of a multi-year contract. And, most of all, he had to demonstrate that he could be a key contributor on a winning roster.
He succeeded on all fronts.
Having weathered a maelstrom of injuries to start the season, the Pacers went 17-11 post All-Star break. Over that span of time, Indiana outscored opponents by a team-best 7.