There have been plenty of hellos and more than a few goodbyes during this offseason for the Indiana Pacers. Change has been the only constant in Larry Bird’s new attempt to turn a one-time defensive juggernaut into a higher-scoring, faster-playing team.
The starting lineup will have a very different feel while the bench is also in a state of flux, but all of that begs the question: Did the Pacers improve as a team, or is this a cosmetic makeover of a fringe playoff team?