Different Paths Lead Duarte, Jackson to Indiana

Chris Duarte and Isaiah Jackson took two very different paths to the NBA, but their journeys ultimately led them to the same destination.

The Pacers' two picks in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft arrived in Indianapolis late Friday morning and were introduced to the media in a press conference at the Ascension St. Vincent Center, the culmination of a whirlwind week for the duo as they officially embark on their professional careers.

Both players arrived in Indiana via private jets, where they were greeted at the airport by Pacers mascot Boomer and members of the Indiana Pacemates, before heading to the team's practice facility to tour the building, meet coaches and staff, and then hold…