Jarace Walker faces now-or-never situation with the Pacers

Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) in a playoff game against the Milwaukee Bucks. | Michael Hickey/GettyImagesPascal Siakam seems to be taking Jarace Walker under his wing. This could be huge for the Indiana Pacers, but the team needs Walker to take a step forward next year. Otherwise, he may never solidify himself as a legitimate contributor on the roster.

The first two seasons of his NBA career were tough for Walker. Despite being drafted eighth overall in 2023, the Houston alum has left a lot to be desired on the court so far.

Walker struggled greatly during his rookie season, and while he showed a lot of improvement last season, he still needs to showcase a lot more to carve out a…