The 2008-2009 basketball season brought us the breakout of a little known player to those not adamant about the NBA.
With Reggie Miller now gone the state of Indiana looks to Danny Granger to help create a perennial playoff team, once again like in the'90's.
The Pacers defense was one of the worst in the NBA giving up more then 106 points per game for 26th in the NBA.
The Pacers have a young team with a good upside. The defense was their death blow last season giving up more points then they could score. More emphasis needs to be put on defense; we know the team can score.
Guard T.J. Ford had one of his best seasons to date with scoring 15 points per game and 5 assists. If the Pacers ever expect to compete in the same division as the Cleveland Cavaliers, their defense must improve and improve fast.
The Pacers did draft former college player of the year Tyler Hansbrough - what impact he will have in his rookie year in unknown. What Hansbrough lacks in skill he makes up for it in hustle.
The Pacers lack a scoring big man. Mike Dunleavy averaged 15 points per game but at 6-9 he isn't a true center but more a forward. Roy Hibbert should have a better year then he did in 08'-09', as a rookie Hibbert averaged 7 points per game. If Hibbert can develop a more refined inside game he should be a force because at 7-2 he is one of the tallest players in the NBA.
The Pacers should win more then 36 games this upcoming season. The Pacers have a chance at the 8th or 7th seed even if everyone plays up to their potential and the defense improves. Granger should have an all-star season and be among the leaders in scoring once again. - 29967
With Reggie Miller now gone the state of Indiana looks to Danny Granger to help create a perennial playoff team, once again like in the'90's.
The Pacers defense was one of the worst in the NBA giving up more then 106 points per game for 26th in the NBA.
The Pacers have a young team with a good upside. The defense was their death blow last season giving up more points then they could score. More emphasis needs to be put on defense; we know the team can score.
Guard T.J. Ford had one of his best seasons to date with scoring 15 points per game and 5 assists. If the Pacers ever expect to compete in the same division as the Cleveland Cavaliers, their defense must improve and improve fast.
The Pacers did draft former college player of the year Tyler Hansbrough - what impact he will have in his rookie year in unknown. What Hansbrough lacks in skill he makes up for it in hustle.
The Pacers lack a scoring big man. Mike Dunleavy averaged 15 points per game but at 6-9 he isn't a true center but more a forward. Roy Hibbert should have a better year then he did in 08'-09', as a rookie Hibbert averaged 7 points per game. If Hibbert can develop a more refined inside game he should be a force because at 7-2 he is one of the tallest players in the NBA.
The Pacers should win more then 36 games this upcoming season. The Pacers have a chance at the 8th or 7th seed even if everyone plays up to their potential and the defense improves. Granger should have an all-star season and be among the leaders in scoring once again. - 29967
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