Believe it or not! If the Pacers win the championship, these three people will definitely leave the team!

If the Pacers win the championship, these three may become "victims" of leaving the team

On the NBA stage, each team regards winning the championship as the ultimate goal, but lineup adjustments after winning the championship are often the only way to go. If the Indiana Pacers successfully win the O'Brien Cup this season, Miles Turner, Aaron Nesmith and Isaiah Jackson are likely to become "sacrifices" to leave the team. As the Pacers' insider, Miles Turner averaged 17.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game this season, with both basket protection and mid-range shooting ability. But under the core system of Thales Halliburton and Pascal Siakam, Turner's tactical status was gradually weakened. On the offensive end, the team's tactical focus is more about the two core members, and Turner's participation has dropped significantly. After winning the championship, the salary pressure faced by the team will suddenly increase. Turner's high contract is undoubtedly an obstacle to the team's renewal of core members and strengthening the lineup. Trading him has become a helpless move to release his salary space.

Aron Nesmith became a reliable shooter on the team's outside with a 41.9% three-point shooting percentage, and was also able to do his duty on the defensive end. However, with the team's demand for squad upgrades after winning the championship, the management will inevitably hope to introduce players who can undertake more tactical tasks. In contrast, Nesmith has a relatively single ability and lacks advantages in fierce competition. Once the contract expires, the team will likely not renew the contract with him, and he will have to find another company.

Isaiah Jackson has excellent athleticism and potential, but he has always struggled to get enough playing time in the talented Pacers inside. For young players, growth cannot be separated from the hardships of the game. In order to develop his career, Jackson is eager to join a team that will give him more opportunities. In order to optimize the lineup structure and acquire more assets, the Pacers will also tend to trade him, which is a result that both parties can accept.

Under the business logic of the NBA, winning the championship is both a glory and a turning point. For the Pacers, although the departure of these three people is a pity, it is a necessary operation to balance salary, optimize the lineup, and seek long-term development. These adjustments will also profoundly affect the team's future direction.