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INDIANAPOLIS — As they finalize their plans, the Indiana Pacers understand what it will take for their first-round selection in Thursday’s draft to be considered a success for years to come. They need help.
Last week, an executive in the team’s front office said the Pacers need other teams ahead of them to “(expletive) up” for the Pacers' selection with the 18th pick to have an immediate and significant impact on the franchise.
The Pacers have several needs entering the draft – they need to get younger, they need better perimeter shooting and they need frontcourt players who are more mobile.