Official Site of the Pacers · Jun 17, 2019
Virginia Tech Backcourt Mates Face Different Paths to NBA
Justin Robinson is Virginia Tech's all-time assists leader, but his most impactful contribution will never show on a stat line. That would be the break he gave a teammate.
Robinson suffered an injured left foot during a game against Miami last season, just as his season was peaking. His 12-game absence required backcourt partner Nickeil Alexander-Walker to slide over to the point guard role. That enabled Alexander-Walker to both display and expand his skill set, which in turn has boosted his stock in Thursday's NBA Draft.
"I owe him a few dinners," Alexander-Walker said with a smile following the Pacers' final pre-draft workout on Monday at St. Vincent Center.