Indiana Pacers: 2017 NBA Draft grades for T.J. Leaf, Ike Anigbogu

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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; T.J. Leaf (UCLA) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number eighteen overall pick to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

What grades do Kevin Pritchard and the Indiana Pacers get for all three picks that they made in the 2017 NBA Draft?

Kevin Pritchard and the Indiana Pacers went into the 2017 NBA Draft with rumors flying about a potential Paul George trade. While they didn’t end up trading their franchise player, the Pacers went out and drafted three players that they feel will help them move into the re-tooling process that is sure to come.

George is still expected to be traded, but Pritchard didn’t feel that a good enough deal presented itself during the draft. When George is traded, Indiana will finally be able to focus on building around young big man Myles Turner.

The Pacers have a tough decision to make in the near future. Do they go into full rebuilding mode after trading George, or do they try to keep their veterans and bring in another piece or two?

After seeing their three draft picks, the Pacers appear to be preparing to build around Turner. Bringing in two UCLA big men was a bit of a surprise, but both players will be able to complement Turner well.

All of that being said, what grades do the Indiana Pacers get for each of their three picks in the 2017 NBA Draft?

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