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NBA: 5 All-Star Bench Players Of The East

By Colby Giacubeno

Dec 14, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Miles (0) reacts after scoring a three pointer against the Toronto Raptors at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Toronto 106-90. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Miles (0) reacts after scoring a three pointer against the Toronto Raptors at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Toronto 106-90. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 24, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Indiana Pacers forward C.J. Miles (0) shoots as Washington Wizards guard Jared Dudley (1) looks on during the second half at Verizon Center. Indiana Pacers won 123 – 106. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Indiana Pacers forward C.J. Miles (0) shoots as Washington Wizards guard Jared Dudley (1) looks on during the second half at Verizon Center. Indiana Pacers won 123 – 106. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

SF – C.J. Miles, Indiana Pacers

2015-16 Statistics: 13.7 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.1 APG, 40.9 FG%

As the Indiana Pacers began this season with injuries and a new offensive scheme revolving around small-ball, C.J. Miles saw opportunities at both the small forward and power forward positions. No matter what position he played, Miles would destroy opposing defenses by knocking down endless threes.

Now that the Pacers are back to starting a more conventional lineup, Miles is filling his role coming off the bench. Even still, he is making his presence felt when his number is called. Miles ranks 10th in the NBA in made three-pointers with 91. His 13.7 points per game average ranks second on the team.

The Pacers are playing solid basketball thus far. With questions surrounding whether or not Paul George would be able to get back to form from his leg injury that occurred two summers ago, they are off to a 22-17 start (fifth in the East) and George’s name continues to be in the MVP conversation.

Miles coming off the bench makes them a more dangerous team simply because having a scorer that can come in at any time and make threes is an asset to any team.

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