NBA: 10 Biggest Disappointments So Far In 2016-17

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Nov 12, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague (44) dribbles the ball in the first half of the game against the Boston Celtics at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 105 to 99. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Jeff Teague

You could probably just change this one to “the 2016-17 Indiana Pacers” since they’ve been one of the East’s most disappointing teams, and, in defense of Jeff Teague, he’s been much better over the last few games.

Given that Teague was the most hyped summer acquisition for Paul George‘s squad, however, his paltry season averages of 14.4 points and 6.4 assists per game on abysmal .393/.273/.855 shooting splits have been disappointing to say the least.

Again, Teague has looked better of late. He’s posted 17.7 points and 6.0 assists per game on .500/.385/.938 shooting splits over the team’s last seven games, so perhaps his ugly numbers are just a byproduct of his rough start in October.

Paul George: “We’re all out of whack. There’s no trust, there’s no chemistry, there’s no belief. We’re kind of just lifeless right now.”
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) November 8, 2016

That being said, it’s hard to look at Teague — and the Pacers’ underwhelming 6-6 start — and NOT look back fondly on George Hill, especially now that he’s posted 20.4 points and 5.0 assists per game on .541/.432/.875 shooting splits in his seven appearances for the Utah Jazz.

Teague still has plenty of time to prove himself, but until Indiana proves its recent uptick in defensive efficiency is no mirage, he’ll continue to be the Pacers’ poster child for a possible summer gone wrong.