It’s been quite the offseason for Indiana Pacers fans. With new faces sprinkled throughout the roster, one of the most anticipated debuts for the Pacers this season has been the #18 overall pick of this year’s draft, Goga Bitadze.
In the team’s final preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Bitadze finally made his NBA debut in a Pacers uniform. For the Pacers’ front office, coaching staff and fans, Bitadze’s debut displayed promise for the future.
However, it has been quite the journey this offseason for the 20-year-old center from Sagarejo, Georgia.