2023 NBA Draft: Indiana Pacers Official Selections and Draft Grades

Who did the Indiana Pacers select in the 2023 NBA Draft?

Entering the 2023 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers were seeking another franchise cornerstone to select in the lottery. Seemingly a few small pieces away from being a playoff caliber roster, Indiana had the opportunity to take multiple swings in this draft. Leading up to Thursday night's event, the Pacers made several trades to consolidate and push their draft capital down the road. 

How did their 2023 NBA Draft unfold?

Selections

• No. 8: Jarace Walker (via Washington)

• No. 26: Ben Sheppard

• No. 47: Mojave King

• No. 55: Isaiah Wong

Overall Draft Grade

B

Draft Summary

It's still unclear exactly why the Washington Wizards had to trade up a spot to land Bilal Coulibaly, but all signs pointed to the Pacers selecting Jarace Walker either way. From there, they landed one of the most underrated prospects in this class with Ben Sheppard, who should emerge as an productive, floor spacing guard. In the second round, Indiana went with two more guards, so the rotation is getting somewhat clogged in that respect. 

The Pacers certainly didn't have a poor draft, but the positional fits are interesting. Regardless, they landed their power forward of the future who should immediately become a cornerstone piece. If Indiana holds onto its key veterans instead of trading them, there's a real chance they make the postseaon in the 2022-23 campaign.

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