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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Best Fits For the Indiana Pacers

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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Best Fits For the Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers should be right back in the mix in the Eastern Conference with a good offseason. Paul George should be back to his old form, and they will be able to add a talented player in this year's draft. Indiana has the 11th pick, and here are five players who would be great fits for them.

5. Devin Booker, SG, Kentucky

5. Devin Booker, SG, Kentucky

Indiana needs more offense on the wing, and Devin Booker is one of the best shooters in the draft. Booker should be an instant-offense guy off the bench in the NBA. He is a very confident player and would give the Pacers a nice scoring punch from the perimeter.

4. R.J. Hunter, SG, Georgia State

4. R.J. Hunter, SG, Georgia State

R.J. Hunter was introduced to the basketball world during the NCAA tournament. He has shot up draft boards and has a chance to be a lottery pick. Most people focus on his shooting ability, but he is also a pretty good playmaker off the dribble. Hunter would fill a few different needs for Indiana.

3. Jerian Grant, PG, Notre Dame

3. Jerian Grant, PG, Notre Dame

Point guard has been an area of weakness for Indiana for years. George Hill is a solid player but should probably be in a sixth man role. Jerian Grant will be sought after by many teams because of his size at the point guard spot. He developed a lot during his time at Notre Dame and won't have the same learning curve as some of the one-and-done players in the draft.

2. Stanley Johnson, SF, Arizona

2. Stanley Johnson, SF, Arizona

Pairing Stanley Johnson with Paul George would give the Pacers a scary combination of perimeter defenders. Johnson is still developing as an offensive player but has the athleticism to become an above-average scorer. He is big enough to be used at power forward at times which would allow the Pacers to play small ball.

1. Mario Hezonja, SG, Croatia

1. Mario Hezonja, SG, Croatia

Mario Hezonja is widely considered to be the best shooting guard in the draft class. His combination of shooting and athleticism is something that the Pacers lack on the perimeter. Hezonja has good instincts and can create plays off the dribble. The only questions about him involve his defense, which will need some improvement.

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