Could Springer Have What the Pacers Are Looking For?

At his introductory press conference on Wednesday, incoming Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told the media that one of his primary goals for next season was to reestablish Indiana's defensive identity after the team struggled to stop opponents for much of last season.

On Thursday, the Pacers took a look at a player that could help Carlisle achieve that goal. Tennessee guard Jaden Springer, a likely first-round pick in the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft, headlined Thursday's pre-draft workout at the Ascension St. Vincent Center.

Although he is one of the youngest prospects in this year's draft class (he won't turn 19 until Sept. 25), Springer already has the body and skillset to effectively hound NBA…