“He impacts the game on the defensive side of the ball …

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Buchanan said the Pacers felt good entering the offseason about their starters and their top reserves but felt they needed a bit more depth on the wing. Although they explored potential trade scenarios, they kept coming back to Oubre, whom they viewed as a “win-now” player who could contribute on both sides of the ball. “He impacts the game on the defensive side of the ball as much as he can on the offensive side, which was appealing to us,” Buchanan said. “Last year was probably the best shooting year of his career. We think there’s more room from that regard for Kelly. I think he’ll see more open shots created in our system than he’s probably seen in his career. Optimistic that he’ll be able to knock down shots for us, but also provide some presence as a defender, being able to guard multiple positions, which is important for us.”

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