Pacers GM: Harry s tactical system suitable for Carlisle. Xiao Sa is not at the level of the team-building core

June 8th News Recently, Pacers General Manager Buchanan accepted a telephone interview with him.

Speaking of getting Halliburton from the Kings trade, Buchanan said: "Our team was at a crossroads at the time. We were missing a young player who could build a team around it. Sabonis is indeed a very good player, but in this modern NBA, it is difficult to build a team around a center unless you have an MVP-level center like Jokic. So we were trying to find some young defenders, especially those who can organize the offense. Obviously, this type of player is very difficult to get.

"We think Halliburton is very suitable for Carlisle's tactical system and the style of team we want to build in the modern NBA - faster and more flexible. He is one of our ideal candidates for building such a system. This is exactly the philosophy that Coach Carlisle values ​​and has developed over the years. From this perspective, Halliburton is a very suitable choice. ”

In 2022, the Pacers sent Sabonis Jr., Jeremy Lamb, Justin Holiday, and a 2027 second-round draft pick to get Halliburton, Hilder and Tristan Thompson from the Kings.