NBA: Georges Niang Drafted by Indiana Pacers

[jsb]

Glad this was their morning crew, also happy Georges quit celebrating long enough to see Dule's name cross the screen and celebrate again. I think it was Hines' twitter that said that Naz was out east with Georges. Must have been quite a party when they heard his name.

from the picture I saw, it looked like Matt was there too.

 

[dinger]

49. for the amount of teams that passed on him

Whoa the NBA has added quite a few times since the last time I gave two craps about it. I have a lot to catch up on.

 

[LindenCy]

32? That number seems significant.

Or the 20 that Fred wore with Indiana

I hope he doesn't do 20. I'd rather see him make his own mark.

 

[dinger]

I was one who didn't think he'd get a shot. I wasn't overly vocal about it, but, and I think I feel the way a lot of "doubters" did, it wasn't Georges ability we doubted, it's the NBA's history of looking at youth and "potential" as opposed to actually taking someone who proved they can play basketball.

I never thought Georges couldn't play in the NBA, in fact, it's quite the opposite, I just figured the powers that be in the NBA would rather pick some 1 and done bench player with potential as opposed to picking a guy who kind of breaks the mold of the typical NBA draft pick now a days.

Congrats Georges, I can't be more thrilled you are getting your shot.

I guess the only bad thing is this mean my daughter will make me take her to a Bulls game when the Pacers are in town.

Im ready to put this on my calendar as soon as schedules are released.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

I hope he doesn't do 20. I'd rather see him make his own mark.

I believe that was his high school number (hence his Twitter handle) so I don't think it would be too big of a deal. If he had no prior connection, I'd feel the same way as you.

 

[VeloClone]

I believe that was his high school number (hence his Twitter handle) so I don't think it would be too big of a deal. If he had no prior connection, I'd feel the same way as you.

What he said.

 

[Doc]

45 to rep the great but not very athletic Rik The Dunkin Dutchman Smits.

 

[ianoconnor]

Go check out the comments on the Pacers Facebook posts about Georges. Overall it looks like most Pacers fans really like the pick.

 

[ianoconnor]

Post draft press conference from Pacer GM Kevin Pritchard:

[video=youtube;e7SpfT5XXXU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7SpfT5XXXU[/video]

 

[RedDog]

Georges will be number 3

If you are Georges, my son had a wonderful time at your camp.

 

[BostonPrep]

Jeff Teague took 3 so Georges will be number 32.

This is Georges' uncle Ed glad your son enjoyed the camp.

 

[demoncore1031]

Congrats, Georges!!!

 

[Cycsk]

Anybody have a link to the awful (and funny) rookie Indiana Pacers video that Hoiberg was in? Niang would be great in something like that!

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Would be awesome to see Pacers do an exhibition game in Hilton

 

[NetflixAndClone]

Would be awesome to see Pacers do an exhibition game in Hilton

Please se don't get my hopes up too high.

 

[cyIclSoneU]

Would be awesome to see Pacers do an exhibition game in Hilton

Hilton is unlikely but Bulls-Pacers preseason game at the Well would be awesome.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Hilton is unlikely but Bulls-Pacers preseason game at the Well would be awesome.

I agree that's where it likely would go but NBA preseason games happen all the time at college arenas. Hilton has hosted a few in the past. Would be cool to see Niang get 1 more game in that building.

 

[CTTB78]

Post draft press conference from Pacer GM Kevin Pritchard:

[video=youtube;e7SpfT5XXXU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7SpfT5XXXU[/video]

Sounds like Georges has now become "Georgie" in Indiana.

 

[CyTwins]

Indiana Pacers ‏@Pacers 33m33 minutes ago
.@GeorgesNiang20: "I plan on wearing #32. I'm one step ahead so I'm going to wear #32."

 

[srjclone]

Indiana Pacers ‏@Pacers 33m33 minutes ago
.@GeorgesNiang20: "I plan on wearing #32. I'm one step ahead so I'm going to wear #32."

That's awesome! Really hope he can show the Pacers everything that we loved about him and get a contract/make the squad