Pacers' Summer League Run Puts the Spotlight on Braden Smith
Summary
The Indiana Pacers will play in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, featuring their new player Braden Smith. Smith, a small but skilled guard from Purdue, will have a chance to show his abilities against tougher competition.Key Facts
- Braden Smith was picked in the second round of the NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers.
- Smith is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 166 pounds, making him the smallest player at the NBA Draft Combine.
- He signed a two-way contract, which allows flexibility for the team.
- The Pacers already have other guards ahead of Smith, including Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, and T.J. McConnell.
- The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas starts July 10, with the Pacers playing multiple games until the championship on July 19.
- Summer League is a chance for new and young players like Smith to gain experience and show their skills.
- The Pacers’ Summer League team is coached by Johnny Carpenter from Virginia.
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