Indiana Pacers #7 Pick Jarace Walker | 2023 NBA Mock Draft

On this NBA mock draft conversation, Kelcey Wright Johnson and Scott Agness, representing the Indiana Pacers, discusses the team’s needs and potential draft strategy. The Pacers had the 7th pick in the draft and were looking to address the small forward and power forward positions. They had a lot of young talent on the roster and were seeking a player who could contribute immediately. Scott mentions the possibility of making a trade, particularly using their later first-round picks and possibly a player on the current roster to acquire a veteran player who can contribute immediately.When asked about standout players he has seen in draft workouts, Scott mentions Jarace Walker from Houston. He describes Walker as an enforcer and a physical player who could fill the power forward position. Scott selects Jarace Walker as the Pacers’ pick, because of his defensive abilities, rebounding skills, and potential to immediately address the team’s needs.