Indiana Pacers: 5 reasons T.J. Leaf was a good pick

2. Biggest weakness is the easiest to correct

Most young frontcourt players need to bulk up and add strength upon entering the NBA, and T.J. Leaf is no exception to that edict. He stands 6’10”, but only weighs 225 pounds coming out of UCLA.

Leaf’s slight frame is cited by many scouts as the primary weakness in his game. The good news? This deficiency is very correctable, particularity with all the tools Leaf will have at his disposal as a member of the Indiana Pacers.

Once T.J. Leaf joins the association, he will have all the resources he needs to gain weight and strength. Nutritionists, strength and conditioning coaches — you name it.

The remaining part of this process is up to Leaf: He needs to have the discipline and work ethic to eat a healthy diet, as well as put in the time in the weight room.

It appears very likely that Leaf will be able to accomplish these goals. Frankly, it may be the easiest thing to change about a player.

Additionally, he is by all accounts a very hard worker, and his father is a former college and pro (overseas) basketball player, so Leaf has been schooled in professionalism from a very early age.

If lack of physical strength is indeed the biggest concern about T.J. Leaf, that is very good news for the Indiana Pacers.