Johnny Furphy, Tristen Newton, and Enrique Freeman to Indiana Pacers | 2024 NBA Draft recap

The Indiana Pacers traded up in the 2024 NBA Draft, and they left the night with Johnny Furphy, Tristen Newton, and Enrique Freeman. How did they do it? Does it all make sense? What is next for the Pacers? Host Tony East breaks it all down.
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[@Thatguy09146]

As a UConn and Pacer fan, could not be happier about getting Newton.

[@AKSBSU]

He seems like he could kind of be a Nembhard-lite of sorts. He's big enough to probably guard either PG or SG, which is really nice. Solid defenders in the depth chart are always good to add.

[@Thatguy09146]

@@AKSBSU He could. He plays really well off ball, great cutter. Think his shooting percentage will improve just because he had the ball in his had a lot at the end of the shot clock. He could easily give 10-15 minutes a night right in my opinion.

[@JoeMapes]

Johnny looks like an extra from The Little Rascals

[@warlockmagic3416]

A Little Rascal would have been a better draft selection. 😅

[@byt865]

@@warlockmagic3416why are you so low on someone that is a project who was mocked even in the lottery at some points. He is a steal of a pick in the second round

[@JoeCnNd]

He looks like a young Steve Irwin.

[@patricktalbert3476]

I'm still in a fever (no pun intended) dream that Indiana was able to get Furphy. I never imagined IND would be able to get a first-round talent at 36. My first choice for 36 was Baylor Scheierman, but Furphy was a close second. I love this. Newton and Freeman are going to be great players as well.

[@isaiahshuck8974]

I couldn’t wait for your analysis today, Tony. Thanks for all of your hard work

[@LockedOnPacers]

Hopefully I'll have something better on the actual players soonish!

[@andrewmass6179]

Uconn and Knicks fan here - Came on to congratulate you all on drafting Newton. I think you're going to love him (after you get used to his style) , and I'll be watching a lot of Pacers games this year.

[@garretbuckmaster2524]

Seems like a person who just makes winning plays

[@AKSBSU]

Newton is definitely my type of player. I think he can be a Nembhard-lite of sorts and also defend either guard position.

[@denayebeckler6987]

Enrique Freeman, is a great kid and the steal of the draft! He will give the Pacers a player who be a defensive lock down player and rebounding machine. This kid went from a walk on to player to the MAC player of the year. Along with working his way through the draft process by player well in the Portsmouth Invitational to going to the G league camp and getting promoted to the NBA draft camp.

[@lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615]

TJ Leaf gave me ptsd on projects, oh Ike anibogou and miles plumlee. Sheesh. The cat from Uconn is a killer

[@itsmytch]

Well also Myles Turner and Danny Granger that worked out decently

[@julianfoddrell9370]

I'm a duke fan and I'll never understand why they drafted Miles plumlee that high. He was a bum at duke.

[@daledilbeck9621]

You’re talking about 1st rd picks that had guaranteed contracts. Projects on a two way contract is a dream scenario

[@superdopehiphop]

TJ Leaf drafted with John Collin and OG on the board was completely embarrassing. They were projected 8-18 while TJ was projected 30-40! Plumlee over Draymond embarrassing as well. So was Hansbrough over Jrue Holiday. Turner over Booker was bad too as was 24 yr old Duarte over Sengun/Murphy III/Kispert/Moody all on board. I didn’t like Jarace Walker pick either (wanted Coulibaly/Lively/Whitmore liked Wallace too, but Jarace at least showed some flashes he just didn’t play enough).

[@lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615]

@@superdopehiphop well said bruddah. At least we didn't draft Sam Bowie with MJ on the board

[@randombuddha1]

Tony, do you ever do "mailbag" type broadcasts? If so, is there a business email I could sen d my 15-20 questions to. You know, like an Academy Award "for your consideration". lol Oh, and p.s., thanks for the great Podcasts - I am going to be SO much more informed when the next season drops. I STILL wish we had taken Ulrich Chomche. Think he is going to be a Giannis-type guy, in the way he blossoms...

[@daledilbeck9621]

Great job by KP and the front office! All you’re looking for in the 2nd rd is fit, potential, and value. Furphy has that in spades. Newton is an all American and proven winner like a Jalen Brunson. Freeman defends and gets boards. Hopefully they all work out and if they don’t we’re still really deep! The mad ants are gonna be tough 😂

[@superdopehiphop]

Agree with everything except I liked Spencer at Uconn over Newton (eye test wise) and most Big Boards online did also (fwiw). Still I liked this yrs second round WAY better then last years when I wanted Trayce Jackson Davis and GG Jackson yet we moronically drafted Mojave King & Isiah Wong.

[@NexSerenade]

Didn't Mojee King sign with an NBL team? I figured that meant he was spending next season overseas, although admittedly I don't know the time frame of the NBL season lol If Tshiebwe is back in that third two-way spot, it would be pretty fun seeing him and Freeman starting together and grabbing every single missed shot for the Mad Ants next season.

[@LockedOnPacers]

He did, though that doesn't mean he will finish the season there. Some guys have opt outs. If he stays, of course Tshiebwe would be the most likely third two-way slot

[@NexSerenade]

@LockedOnPacers Ah, interesting. Well, either way, I'll be rooting for his success in the NBL. He seems like a good dude with a ton of potential.

[@AKSBSU]

I'm slightly concerned about Furphy not getting much of a chance to prove he's a good offensive rebounder (one of the keys in my view for him getting playing time given Nesmith is a much better defender and also a better shooter) because Oscar and perhaps Enrique as well will gobble up all the rebounds. Nothing escapes Oscar ball-magnet hands.

[@warlockmagic3416]

They've been planning on losing Obi at some point.

[@daledilbeck9621]

Wrong again 😂

[@jimmiecarter9479]

Either way it goes we better do something NOW QUICK cause the East is stacking up. The way we're moving well be lucky enough to get in the playoffs SMH

[@jimmiecarter9479]

Them Kansas boys can shoot lol. I wanted to keep Dick in last years draft from Kansas but no of course not smh

[@user-fc2ry1ee2y]

The question journos should be asking - Why did Furphy drop so hard?

[@itsmytch]

I’d assume partially due to his body type. He has a long while to develop but that fits Indy as we have a full roster. Also in the press conference Pacers said they had very very limited access to him. So a team had to really want him specifically to get him. They have not spoken to him directly until after they drafted. Many teams will want to see the product they are developing more closely. But his shooting and aggressive instincts in transition are what our offense does. Pacers had to rely on what teammates and coaches had to say about him and tape mostly.

[@daledilbeck9621]

Why does it matter? He’s a 2nd rd pick which is great value for us. If he flops it’s no big deal but if he is as good as projected we got a steal. It’s not like you’re expecting a day 1 starter with the 36th pick. Great pick by the Pacers who didn’t need to have someone with a guaranteed contract and roster spot. Playing with house money on this one. Enjoy!

[@user-fc2ry1ee2y]

@@daledilbeck9621 1. A pick is a pick, and you don't want to waste no matter what. 2. They spent extra money to go up for him.

[@daledilbeck9621]

@@user-fc2ry1ee2y1. That’s a ridiculous standard and no one expects that from their 2nd rd picks 2. The Simon’s have plenty of money. Who cares if they gave up some cash? They can still fuel the PJ don’t worry 😂. 3. You’re clearly a glass half empty guy. Positive thinking leads to positive things 🎉

[@warlockmagic3416]

Because he will never be able to guard anyone. Pacers don't like to draft anyone who can do more than one thing. Waste of a pick. The other two were just okay.. Even though that's not who they really needed. smdh..

[@JoeCnNd]

I honestly wished they would have traded again after the Furphy trade their other 2 picks to get Adem Bona. Maybe they tried to make some moves, but other teams didn't take the deal.

[@LockedOnPacers]

I liked Bona, too

[@AKSBSU]

I liked Bona, but I can't say I'm disappointed with either of the later picks, either.

[@LudiCrust.]

So not cool people were mocking him during rd 1 like why you gotta be mean towards people? Is bc he’s Australian & likes putting shrimps on the barbie drinking lager & boxing ‘roos? Very unfortunate. Yea they talk funny & use goofy words like bloke crikey & bossy boots but damn mocking a young man on draft night is soooo not cool.

[@warlockmagic3416]

Once again, no SF with defensive upside first and foremost with shot potential. Someone that can do multiple thing's. Smdh. Got another PG tho. Miami drafted Kel'el Ware and smart enough to give Keshad a chance. CLE snatched Tyson quick. TOR did alright. Then we let Klintman slide right by to DET. His career is over before it ever started. He will never develop into anything there lol. If you take on a project, at least take one with some defensive upside. Shoot, I liked guy's like Jaylen Wells better than Furphey. Even 6'0 ft Jamal Shead.

[@byt865]

furphy has defensive upside

[@warlockmagic3416]

Picked a dude named Furphy. Waste of a pick in itself. So he can slightly move and they leave him open to hit shots. Cool, he will never be a able to guard anyone. They talked about his "off ball" like he's moving like Steph Curry lol. Doesn't matter if you have size. If you're slow, they really think this dude can play SF?? He's 6'9 and slow, who's he guarding? Soon as NBA players press up on him it's over. They draft Enrique, he hustles hard because he has to. Guess if you're trading away Jackson.. But Enrique is basically a C that weighs 200 pounds. I like that he works hard, but position is a problem. Newton is the one that I can say is okay. Yet he's one we needed the least.. It's as if the Pacers are allergic to drafting a real SF with Defensive upside as the priority and a shot.

[@byt865]

he’s not slow at all. What makes you make that assumption. You clearly have never watched him

[@ChrisLawn]

@@byt865 He has not watched him at all. His all over here hating on him but thinks all the other picks were good.

[@byt865]

@@ChrisLawn ik he doesn’t even respond to other replies bc he doesn’t have enough real knowledge about the players he makes assumptions on