2014 NBA Draft: Grading each team’s draft
By Brad Rowland
Indiana Pacers
Like the Golden State Warriors before them, the Pacers emerged from this season’s draft without the benefit of adding a single player to their roster. On the flip side from Golden State, though, the Pacers were actually in the draft at the outset of the night, but they chose to deal the 57th overall pick (and the eventual rights to French big man Louis Labeyrie) to the New York Knicks for cash considerations.
Much like the Warriors, Indiana is firmly in “win now” mode, but the lack of picks certainly wasn’t a benefit to Larry Bird and company, especially as they search for answers in the wake of an ugly playoff exit. The players acquired for the picks are still on board (Luis Scola, anyone?), but I’m not sure that softens the blow.
Grade: Incomplete