The summer of 2019 is shaping out to be a critical one for the Indiana Pacers as six of their players from the 2018-2019 roster will enter free agency. The Pacers will have roughly $44 million to spend which is projected to be 5th most in the NBA.
Should the Pacers retain the majority of their free agents and run it back, or should they take a risk and go after a new unit?
Cory Joseph’s been a solid defender for the Pacers, but where does he fit into the Pacers’ future plans?
Reason to keep Cory Joseph: Defensive specialist
The Pacers finished the season 4th in defensive rating across the NBA last season and a lot of it had to do with Cory Joseph.