The future is bright for Johnny Furphy, and soon enough, the Indiana Pacers will realize that he can be a long-term contributor for the team, even more so than some of the other guys already on the team, particularly Ben Sheppard.
Sheppard is a solid player who has done well in his role with the Pacers so far. He is a fantastic bench piece and provides value on both sides of the ball. Additionally, he just recently turned 24 years old and still has room to grow. However, at some point, Indiana may have to make a decision between him and Furphy, and there may only be one solution.