Isaiah Jackson is making Pacers trade for Ivica Zubac look even worse

Clipperholics argues that Isaiah Jackson's strong start with the LA Clippers makes the Indiana Pacers' blockbuster trade for Ivica Zubac look even worse. The Pacers traded multiple draft picks, Bennedict Mathurin, and Jackson to acquire Zubac and Kobe Brown. Writer Iliyan Lakhani points out that Jackson has statistically outplayed Zubac early in the regular season, averaging 8.6 points and 6.1 rebounds while shooting 57.7 percent from the field.

Meanwhile, Zubac has struggled to establish consistency with Indiana following a sprained ankle, averaging 7.6 points and 8.6 rebounds on 53.3 percent shooting. While acknowledging factors like Tyrese Haliburton's absence and system adjustments, Lakhani maintains that Jackson's efficient production under Tyronn Lue highlights an early trade failure for the Pacers.