They didn't win it all, but the Indiana Pacers were not in the NBA Finals last season by accident. The NBA is currently shifting to a league where depth is more important than having a clear top guy or two, and the Pacers are well aware of that.
In a recent interview with Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote, head coach Rick Carlisle explained how the league is beginning to prioritize depth and having multiple good players rather than a "big three" or anything along those lines (h/t Cailtin Cooper on YouTube).
"It's not just being top-heavy with stars.