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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Perfect First-Round Fits For Indiana Pacers

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2015 NBA Draft: 5 Perfect First-Round Fits for Indiana Pacers

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Larry Bird and the Indiana Pacers hold the No. 11 pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, and they are hoping to get a player who can come in and help the immediately. They could go after a big man to replace either Roy Hibbert or David West, but they could also improve at the point guard or wing positions. No matter what position they target, there is a lot of talent to choose from. Which five players would be perfect first-round fits for the Pacers?

5. Frank Kaminsky, Center

Frank Kaminsky
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5. Frank Kaminsky, Center

Frank Kaminsky
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Frank Kaminsky is a name that comes to almost every Pacers fan's mind when thinking about the 2015 NBA Draft. Some fans want him and others don't, but there is no question that he would be a welcome replacement for Roy Hibbert. He averaged 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, and has a lot of offensive potential at the next level.

4. Kelly Oubre, Shooting Guard/Small Forward

Kelly Oubre
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4. Kelly Oubre, Shooting Guard/Small Forward

Kelly Oubre
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Another name that has come up throughout the last few weeks is Kansas wing player Kelly Oubre. At 6-foot-7, he has the potential to play both positions and has the athleticism to be something special in the NBA. Indiana could play him at the shooting guard position and could very well be getting yet another steal.

3. Sam Dekker, Small Forward

Sam Dekker
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3. Sam Dekker, Small Forward

Sam Dekker
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Sam Dekker improved his draft stock immensely during the NCAA tournament, and he would also be an intriguing fit with the Pacers. Paul George is their starting small forward, but the Pacers could choose to go big by playing one of the two at shooting guard. He would bring more offense to the table, and that is an area the Pacers could use help.

2. Montrezl Harrell, Power Forward

Montrezl Harrell
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2. Montrezl Harrell, Power Forward

Montrezl Harrell
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David West is aging, and the Pacers understand that they are going to have to replace him. One potential replacement would be Louisville power forward Montrezl Harrell, who would add the same type of energy and the bruiser mentality that West has brought to the table. He averaged 15.7 points and 9.2 rebounds per game last year at Louisville and would be a very solid pickup for the Pacers.

1. Stanley Johnson, Small Forward

Stanley Johnson
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1. Stanley Johnson, Small Forward

Stanley Johnson
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Stanley Johnson is by far the best fit for the Pacers in the 2015 NBA Draft class. He is a small forward who could likely play the shooting guard position, and has the potential to become a star at some point in the future. During his freshman season with the Arizona Wildcats, Johnson averaged 13.8 points and 6.5 rebounds, and he would be the running mate that Paul George is in need of in the future.

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