'They're turning into a destination': Shams Charania is talking about the Indiana Pacers?!
Pro athletes often dream of playing in Los Angeles, New York and Miami. How about Indiana?
ESPN NBA reporter Shams Charania believes the tide is turning toward the Pacers, who are in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight year.
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Charania joined the "Pat McAfee Show" just outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday to discuss all things NBA. The Pacers lead the New York Knicks 2-1 with Game 4 coming Tuesday night.
"They're turning into a destination," Charania said. "That's a big statement. Players look at Tyrese Haliburton, look at Pascal Siakam, look at what the front office has done. They've been so good at identifying 'dogs' — identifying players they know want to win and want to compete."
Pacers seek a bounce back: Pacers 'have to be a lot better in a lot of areas'
Siakam made the NBA All-Star Game this season, and Haliburton earned third-team All-NBA honors.
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Indiana trusts its bench as much as any NBA team, and Charania believes that will appeal to players seeking a fresh start.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania thinks Pacers are a destination team
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