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NBA: What Every Eastern Conference Team Needs For Christmas

By Ryan Magdziarz

Mar 4, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 6, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) looks on during the game against the Chicago Bulls at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 115-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) looks on during the game against the Chicago Bulls at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 115-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Indiana Pacers

Wishlist: Depth 

Playing a game of musical chairs with the aforementioned Pistons, the Pacers are currently the 8 seed if the season ended today. They are a very different team with Paul George in the lineup, missing seven games already due to injury. Myles Turner was a steal in the draft and has proven to be a future star in the league. After their core starting five, however, there is a drop off in production and inconsistency.

Al Jefferson was a good pick up as far as depth, but other than that the Pacers are playing Rodney Stuckey, Glenn Robinson III, Aaron Brooks and C.J. Miles in their second unit. Other than the PF position, the Pacers can afford to get deeper at any other position.

Having said that, we’re getting the Pacers a solid backup center or combo guard for Christmas! Myles Turner needs a breather every once in a while, and a big tall body will be good for the Pacers. Thad Young, at 6-foot-8, and Jefferson, at 6-foot-9, aren’t true NBA center size, so look for this backup rim protector to be a true 7-foot big or taller to help maximize Indian’s potential success.


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