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NBA: Breaking Down Every Eastern Conference Rookie, Team-By-Team

By Deanna Chapman

Jan 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts to his three pointer with guard Nik Stauskas (11) during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Wells Fargo Center. The Houston Rockets won123-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts to his three pointer with guard Nik Stauskas (11) during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Wells Fargo Center. The Houston Rockets won123-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) goes to block the shot of Indiana Pacers forward Georges Niang (32) during the second half at United Center. The Bulls won 118-101. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) goes to block the shot of Indiana Pacers forward Georges Niang (32) during the second half at United Center. The Bulls won 118-101. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Indiana Pacers

Georges Niang

Niang is the sole rookie for the Pacers this season. Due to the team making a run for the playoffs, he’s only played in 23 games and the large amount of his playing time has come in garbage time.

Also, being a power forward on a team that has two other vets in the same position doesn’t do him any favors. Although, if something were to happen this summer in Indiana, and if they were to blow things up and trade Paul George, Niang could see a huge rise in minutes next season.

That, along with a myriad of other things to watch involving the Pacers, is something to keep an eye on.

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