Tag: Top 8 draft picks

  • Indiana Pacers, First Team in 30 Years to Reach the Conference Finals Without a Top 8 Draft Pick

    Indiana Pacers, First Team in 30 Years to Reach the Conference Finals Without a Top 8 Draft Pick

    The last time a team has reached the conference finals without a single player selected in the top 8 of the NBA draft were the San Antonio Spurs in 1983, who were led by George Gervin. The Indiana Pacers have now ended the 30 year wait, having only two top-10 players in their active roster in these playoffs, D.J. Augustin and Paul George, telling a little bit about the clever way this team has been built over the last few years.