Pacers Wish Granted
The NBA draft is still going on so we will save that talk for another day. For now we will just focus on the Pacers #7 pick. Usually there is a lot of secrets over who the pick will be this time that wasn't the case.
It was widely known Chuck Person was the target for many months. The only real issue was if the Kings would take him at #6 , but they ended up going with more of a PF/C big. When asked GM Bubba said we view Chuck as a PF and that's where he will immediately move to. Its no secret Indiana has longed for a legit shooter from the PF / C spot and that is Chucks best skill. As a team they were 2nd to last in 3 point % so this fills a big need.
We also are told Indiana explored trading down as they value the mid to late part of this draft. However didn't want to go all the way back to 16 with Memphis or 17 with OKC. So in the end finally getting a stretch 4 was to much to pass up
Chuck does have the size and strength to play the 4. His defense and rebounding aren't anything to brag about so that will be something to monitor. During his time at Memphis Chris Mullin was a big success and Chuck has a similar type of game on offense. His athleticism is also below average.
This will lead to even more speculation that Turner is traded soon if the rumors are true. No word yet on what will happen with the 23rd pick. A Person / Sabonis starting frontcourt will have some issues on defense, but it would be fun on offense.
