After Obi Toppin suffered a foot injury that's going to sideline him for multiple months, the Indiana Pacers lost a small-ball center option who can help space the floor. Fortunately for them, Jay Huff has emerged at just the right time and is proving his value as a stretch big on a nightly basis.
Things are looking up for Jay Huff in Indiana
The Pacers acquired Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies in the offseason in hopes that he could help replace Myles Turner. Both players have similar skillsets, so there were reasons to believe that this move could pay immediate dividends.