The Pacers open the 2016-17 season Wednesday evening at home against Mark Cuban’s Dallas Mavericks.
Team officials had an eventful offseason that included the promotion of Nate McMillan to head coach, trading George Hill away and getting Jeff Teague in return, acquiring Thad Young, and signing Al Jefferson in free agency.
Indiana’s opening day roster features six new faces, including a pair of starters — Teague and Young.
Watch what coach McMillan and Paul George had to say before beginning the unpredictable 82-game journey Wednesday night.
Nate McMillan:
Paul George: