Grang33r wrote:basketballwacko2 wrote:Wizop wrote:
Is Klintman the guy we liked last year who pulled out of the draft?
Yeah supposed to have been promised to pick him at #26. This team needs some size or they need Jalen Smith to step up and stay healthy. PF is a problem and I'm no feeling it for Toppin all that much.
I saw someone compare Klintman to Atlanta's Jalen Johnson recently. And i cant think of a better fit for the Pacers. Essp when we're not picking in the lottery.
That said, i wouldnt be surprised if he creeps up into the lottery by the draft.
The Pacers need to improve their forwards.
In spite of a big win against the Bucks and playing pretty well, I still feel that the Pacers did poorly in the 2023 draft. No question they should have pick TJD in the 2nd round at 40 rather than trading off that pick for cash and a later pick, but even then could have took him at 47. All he wanted was a guaranteed contract not a 2 way. Well GSW gave it to him and he's playing and doing well. I'd rather have TJD than Toppin who continues to rebound poorly.