It's been so long he can't even remember the last time he played in a game — a real game against players who aren't teammates.
Barring an unexpected setback, Pacers' first-round draft pick Goga Bitadze will make his debut Tuesday when Minnesota comes to Bankers Life Fieldhouse for their final preseason game. He's running late — very late, in fact — but at this point all concerned parties will have to satisfy themselves with the knowledge that one game of preparation for the regular season is better than none.
Bitadze practiced with the team again on Monday and will play as many minutes as he's able to handle against the Timberwolves in what amounts to a crash course of NBA basketball.