Pacers Mailbag Pt. 2 | Pick 4 Strategy, Free Agency Pivot & Backup Center Debate

Alex and Facci are back with February Mailbag Pt. 2, and this one is all about big-picture roster decisions.We dive into the 2026 pick scenario — if the selection conveys to the Clippers at 5–9, do the Pacers pivot aggressively in free agency to make up for the lost asset? Or do they stay patient and bet on internal development, hoping Jarace Walker (or another young piece) makes the leap?Then we tackle the ultimate draft dilemma:If this is viewed as a 3-player draft and Indiana lands at No. 4… what’s the move? Trade up? Trade out? Stand firm and trust your board?And of course, the backup center conversation isn’t going anywhere.We discuss:What archetype makes the most sense behind ZubacWhether an offense-first option like Huff is redundantIf a defensive presence (Yves Missi type?) is the smarter routeAnd the reliability debate: Potter vs Huff Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.