John Wooden is one of the best basketball coaches in history. Beyond being a master of the intricacies of Xs and Os, Wooden was the authority at ensuring his players grew into better people. His famous quote about character — and how it is defined by what you do when nobody is watching — is one of the most prominent sayings in the coaching realm. For the Pacers, it is representative of the story of their season.
Let’s skip over all the Paul George stuff. You’ve heard that story to a nauseating degree. Let’s jump ahead to this team.