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NBA Free Agency 2017: 5 offseason needs for the Indiana Pacers

By Jason Klaer

Apr 12, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) reacts to scoring and getting fouled during a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Atlanta 104-86. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) reacts to scoring and getting fouled during a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Atlanta 104-86. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) is defended by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 113-109. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) is defended by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 113-109. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Decide on a point guard

Jeff Teague is a free agent this summer and the Pacers will need to decide whether they want to commit to him. His facilitation helped their offense but he wasn’t a volume outside shooter to help space the floor when the ball was in George’s hands, and his defense was a huge problem against the Cavs.

If the Pacers decide to go in a different direction, Jrue Holiday could be the answer. Holiday has made the playoffs with the Pelicans just once in his tenure and could possibly be looking for a change of scenery. Last season, he averaged 15.4 points and 7.3 assists per game. Although he is a shoot-first guard, he possesses great ball-handling and ball-distribution skills. Holiday has experience playing with a superstar in Anthony Davis.

Whichever way the Pacers choose to go, a reliable point guard must be in the recipe for success.

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