As the Indiana Pacers prepare for what most expect to be a gap year, one player to keep an eye on is Ben Sheppard, who may be entering his final season with the team.
Recently, Pacers GM Chad Buchanan spoke about what his expectations are for Johnny Furphy heading into his second year. Buchanan made it clear that he and the team are big fans of the Australian native and that he can be a long-time contributor in Indiana. Furthermore, Buchanan also compared Furphy to Sheppard and seemingly admitted which player he is higher on (h/t the Setting the Pace podcast).