Tony East joins Alex Golden to discuss the past, present and future of the Pacers team by completing the sentences to these statements. The biggest area of concern for the Pacers moving forward is ______ .  Tyrese Haliburton will grow as a player if he improves ________.  The Buddy Hield experience has been _______. Chris Duarte has proven _________ this rookie season.  The most likely Pacers free agent to return next season is ________. The most likely Pacers player to be traded before next season is _______. The best prospect in the 2022 NBA Draft for the Pacers is _______ .  Rick Carlisle’s grade for this season should be a(n) ________. The Pacers will next make the playoffs, (not the play in) in ________. The biggest surprise (good or bad) for this season has been ________. The best realistic player to trade for this offseason to pair with the Pacers young core would be ________.  The best way for the Pacers to utilize their potential cap space this summer would be to __________.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices