After going 36-46 in the 2008-09 season, the Indiana Pacers find themselves close to atleast being able to get back to the post-season. However, that’ll all most likely come down to what kind of off-season the Pacers end up having. First and foremost, Indiana needs to have a successful draft and the Pacers have been rumored to have plans on selecting a big point guard and a power forward with the 13th and 52nd picks. Because of Jarret Jack and T.J. Ford being on the roster, one would have to assume that selecting  a forward would be their top priority. A guy like Earl Clark out of Louisville would not only give them an athletic forward, he is versatile and can play either forward position and that’s something the Pacers cannot afford to pass up on.

Most Improved Player of the Year, Danny Granger, believes that his Pacers teammates need to stay on the same page. He’s coming off his best season as a pro and has publicly let it known that he’s not okay with the amount of close games the Pacers lost last season. There is a lot that goes into winning close games down the stretch and one of the most important components is trust within the guys on the floor. When there is trust within the other teammates on the floor, there isn’t a need for one player to think he can win the game by himself. As a leader Granger recognizes and understands that and that’s what he’s trying to get his teammates to buy into.