It is tempting to hand-waive everything that has happened to the Indiana Pacers in the last year and a half as simply the work of some vengeful spirit, unfairly punishing an innocent fanbase who never did anything to deserve this…
Writer Oliver Fox argues that the Indiana Pacers are experiencing a harsh decline following their 2025 NBA Finals run, questioning whether the roster is built for sustained success. After finishing 19-63 in the 2025-26 season while Tyrese Haliburton recovered from a torn Achilles, Indiana started the 2026-27 campaign 3-6 following a new hamstring injury to Haliburton.
Fox suggests that Indiana's past Finals run relied heavily on unrepeatable clutch shooting rather than deep foundational quality. He also critiques the team's offseason moves, noting that the draft pick traded to the LA Clippers for Ivica Zubac failed to stay protected in the top four, while questioning Zubac's defensive impact relative to former center Myles Turner.
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