Success is no coincidence! The management has unique vision, and signing every deal is key

If you want to ask which team is the most successful in the playoffs this year? Definitely a walker. Without being favored, they eliminated the Bucks and the Cavaliers one after another, and the scores in these two rounds of the series were also very different, all of which advanced 4:1. It can be said that the Pacers have proved one thing, that is, even without superstars, they can still play perfect team basketball. The success behind this is not only the players’ efforts, but also the coach’s tactical arrangement and the strong support of the management.

I have to say that since the era of Larry Bird, almost every team general manager has always been able to get good role players with extremely cost-effective contracts. Let’s take a look at what quality players the Pacers’ key signings this season have brought to the team!

·1. Andrew Nembahard. Playoffs statistics: 14.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 6 assists and 1.4 steals, contract value: 3 years, $58.65 million.

First of all, the fourth scoring point of the team's current playoffs. The team's own guard Nem Bahad has maintained a good performance since entering the NBA in 2022. After signing the three-year, $58.65 million contract last year, he scored a career-high of 10 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5 assists this season.

What is even more unexpected is that he continued his outstanding form last year in the playoffs, averaging 14.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 6 assists and 1.4 steals per game. He entered the 180 club in three shooting percentages. He has a certain ball-holding offensive ability, and at the same time, he can share the organizational pressure of Thales Halliburton and organizes the team's offense.

, and he is more active on the defensive end. He is always able to stand up when the team needs it, plus an average salary of less than 20 million. Which team is unwilling to get such a player? Besides, the Pacers can continue to use it for 2 years. It can be said that the renewal of Nembahad was definitely the most valuable signing for the team last summer.

·2.Aron Nasmith. Playoff data: 14.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, contract value: 3 years and $33 million.

Who is the first 3D player in the playoffs now? I'm afraid that Nesmith said no one dared to be the first. The 25-year-old signed this last summer. Although he only played 45 games this season due to injury due to injuries, he was able to output 12 points, 4 rebounds and 1.2 assists. During the playoffs, his data soared to 14.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. His shooting percentage of the three events was even close to that of the 190 club.

As of the end of the Eastern Conference semi-finals, he had made an astonishing 27 three-pointers, averaging 2.7 goals per game, which gave the team great help on the offensive end, while the team's backbone on the defensive end. In the second round, Garlandonovan Mitchell was put under a lot of pressure, especially Mitchell's shooting percentage dropped to 42.1%. This is the value of Nesmith, and the role of both offense and defense is very clear.

And it needs to be mentioned again that his contract is only 3 years and 33 million US dollars. In today's era of skyrocketing salary space, he is simply the most cost-effective player.

·3.TJ·McConnell. Playoffs data: 8.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, contract value: 44.8 million US dollars in 4 years. Although he is 33 years old, McConnell has proved that he is still the best substitute point guard, which is his sixth year since he came to the Pacers.

In the past few years, he has witnessed the team's continuous reconstruction and rise, but no matter who leaves and stays, McConnell has always been in the team's lineup, playing a qualified rotation role every night. During this period, he has also accumulated a lot of experience, which undoubtedly has given him great help. During the playoffs, he also averaged 8.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game with an efficiency of nearly 200 clubs, helping the team maintain offensive momentum in the team's second lineup. In the fifth game of the first round of the Bucks, he scored 18 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, becoming the key player of the team. In the second round, he scored 13 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists in the fourth game, helping the team to lead by 3:1, and eventually successfully won this round of the series.

And you should know that his contract is $44.8 million in four years, and in the last two years, it only has a partial guarantee of $5 million. The last year is a team option, which is also very cost-effective.

·4.Obi Topin. Playoffs data: 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, contract value: 4 years, $58 million.

·Let me talk about Obi Topin. Although the data has declined compared to the regular season, Topin's overall efficiency is still quite good. Behind his average of 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, his shooting percentage reached 51.6%. Moreover, as a substitute for the team, Topin can always play an unexpected role. After all, in addition to the inside finishing rate of up to 73.3%, he also has the ability to shoot three-pointers on the offensive end.

In addition, his athletic ability is quite good, both offensive and defensive, and his enthusiasm can make up for the shortcomings of the defensive end. And you should know that in the Carlisle coach's system, he is the hub of the five small lineup. As the No. 5 position in the time period, he can use high-level support and the range of the outside line on the offensive end to help the team open up space and give Halliburton and Siakam the opportunity to attack the box..

And from time to time, he can temporarily become the team's explosive point. For example, in the fourth game, he scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, helping the team win.

Overall, the 4-year, 58 million US dollars is relatively in line with the ability to do so, and this contract is completely worth it.