NBA Playoffs 2014, NBA Rumors: Paul George, Lance Stephenson now run Pacers

Nov 29, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers shooting guard Lance Stephenson (1) passes the ball to Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) during the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana Pacers win 93 to 73. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /

The struggles of the Indiana Pacers have been well-documented throughout the last two months.

Many wrote their poor play off, especially after they still managed to finish with the best record in the Eastern Conference and own home court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.

It seems like leadership has been a problem for the Pacers. According to Mitch Lawrence of The New York Daily News, forward Paul George and guard Lance Stephenson have become the leaders of the team while veterans like power forward David West and point guard George Hill are forced to sit back and watch.

Hearing #Pacers now run by Lance Stephenson and Paul George. Not for the better. Vets David West & George Hill are bystanders in that mess.
— Mitch Lawrence (@Mitch_Lawrence) April 25, 2014

And nobody _ Lance S and Paul G _ is listening to Frank Vogel, who only is supposed to be coaching the #Pacers.
— Mitch Lawrence (@Mitch_Lawrence) April 25, 2014

George is the team’s best player and Stephenson has a bright future, but the Pacers need their veterans to have a bigger voice.

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