Replace Paul George with John Wall on the Pacers

[Milbuck]

Paul George stats per game:

22.2 points
6.4 rebounds
3.4 assists
1.8 steals
0.3 blocks
.438 FG%
.370 3PT%
.856 FT%
20.4 PER


John Wall stats per game:

19.8 points
4.3 rebounds
8.5 assists
2.0 steals
0.5 blocks
.420 FG%
.321 3PT%
.836 FT%
19.8 PER


Would the Pacers improve or regress with John Wall instead of Paul George? I think although they'd lose a bit of individual scoring (not much), they'd gain a true playmaker, someone that can run their offense much more effectively and efficiently than anyone else they have right now. Their defense at the point guard position would arguably be better with Wall, but they'd lose an elite wing defender to guard Lebron, KD, Melo, etc, which would definitely hurt. Overall I think their defense takes a hit simply because of PG's ability to stay with star SFs, but they would improve even more on offense with Wall running an efficient offense and getting everyone easier buckets.

What do you guys think? Overall, would the Pacers improve or regress with John Wall instead of Paul George?

[IncarceratedBob]

Pacers would be the same, maybe even better. George's defense has been overrated thanks to Hibberts presence in the paint. Wall would give them a whole other level, Granger could serve as a poor mans PG.

[Milbuck]

Pacers would be the same, maybe even better. George's defense has been overrated thanks to Hibberts presence in the paint. Wall would give them a whole other level, Granger could serve as a poor mans PG.

This is what I think the biggest thing would be. A clutch-situation scorer like PG is incredibly valuable, but I think Wall would improve everyone's offensive game. They would be one of the highest powered offenses with West, Hibbert, Granger, Stephenson, Scola, Hill, etc. being fed by Wall.

You don't think losing that elite defender to guard Lebron/KD/Melo would hurt that much though? Granger is still a good filler, but he isn't really close to PG on that end of the floor.

[MichaelCorleone]

Good thread, I think they keep the 1st seed still. John Wall has improved quite a lot, and one aspect of the game he surprised me in is his mentality and attitude, I always thought him playing with Cousins in the past will affect his view of the game. But watching him play, he's driven enough to be a star.

Though Paul George is still a rising superstar, I say it's a toss up for the Pacers GM if the trade is proposed.

[Rubio2Gasol]

They would be much worse.

[MichaelCorleone]

They would be much worse.

Chemistry?

Only thing I'm holding back on is having Lance Stephenson that clown playing with Wall, essentially forming a dance group.

[qrich]

Besides chemistry, I think they would be slightly worse/on par as to what they are right now. Hill could slide over and play a decent amount at the two as well as Granger not being an atrocious replacement at the three.

[Rubio2Gasol]

1. The Pacers suck in transition and John Wall isn't going to change that. More than likely he'll just be detached from Hibbert and West.

3. The Pacers lack consistent perimiter scoring

4. John Wall is not a perimeter scorer.

5. They have no one to guard Melo/Lebron/Durant.

[MichaelCorleone]

Besides chemistry, I think they would be slightly worse/on par as to what they are right now. Hill could slide over and play a decent amount at the two as well as Granger not being an atrocious replacement at the three.

We can't say for sure yet, both George and Wall for breaking out so it's a toss up.

But having Wall influenced by Stephenson on the team is a no no for me. Lance the clown will make the Pacers a cheerleading team.

[All Net]

George impact defensively is very big for what pacers do. Think people forget this.

Wall is having a top season though.

[ImKobe]

George impact defensively is very big for what pacers do. Think people forget this.

Wall is having a top season though.

Wall is also a decent defender

And Hibbert is the heart of that defense.

[LONGTIME]

1. The Pacers suck in transition and John Wall isn't going to change that. More than likely he'll just be detached from Hibbert and West.

3. The Pacers lack consistent perimiter scoring

4. John Wall is not a perimeter scorer.

5. They have no one to guard Melo/Lebron/Durant.

They don't have anyone who can do that now.

[ImKobe]

They don't have anyone who can do that now.

Seriously, Lebron had his best series of the Playoffs against Indy. PG can't do anything against Bron/Durant.

[All Net]

Wall is also a decent defender

And Hibbert is the heart of that defense.

In the middle he is but George is still a Top defender who can handle different matchups. Wall is limited in one position defensively

[wally_world]

Wouldn't work. Terrible spacing on the floor. DWest might thrive abit more with Wall, but Lance's role gets majorly reduced. Pacers lose their wing defense which is key in the East (against LeBron, Melo, Derozan, Pierce etc). Wall also struggles in the halfcourt (not that PG is elite, but he can create his own shot better).