Bradens Hidden Gem for Pacers

Braden Smith, the hidden gem of the NBA draft’s second round, is heading to the Pacers at 38th overall — and he’s a passing wizard. Averaging nearly nine assists in college and becoming the Big Ten’s all-time assist leader, Smith brings elite court vision and pick-and-roll mastery. Though he’s not a flashy scorer or elite defender, his basketball IQ and ability to run the offense make him a perfect fit as a T.J. McConnell-style spark plug off the bench. With Pacers’ scorers like Siakam already in place, Smith’s playmaking could be the perfect glue to unlock easy buckets — and he might just be the difference-maker they didn’t know they needed. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58357a99d773081a