Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Be EXACTLY What the Pacers Needed - Player Previews: Kelly Oubre Jr. + Kobe Brown

Alex Golden and Mike Facci continue their Pacers Player Preview Series, and this time the guys turn their attention to two wings with very different expectations heading into the season: Kelly Oubre Jr. and Kobe Brown.

First up is Oubre, one of Indiana's biggest additions of the offseason.

Alex and Facci dive into what Oubre brings to this Pacers roster, where he fits into Rick Carlisle's rotation and why his combination of size, athleticism, defense and scoring could make him such an important piece for a team with championship aspirations.

What should his role look like? How much will Indiana ask him to score? What does he add defensively? And what would a successful first season in a Pacers uniform look like?

The guys lay out their expectations, discuss what they want to see from Oubre and make their official stat predictions for his first year in Indiana.

Then, Alex and Facci shift their attention to Kobe Brown. After showing some intriguing flashes with the Pacers last season, Brown returns on a two-way contract with another opportunity to prove he belongs in Indiana's long-term plans.

What does Brown need to show this season? Is there a path to legitimate NBA minutes on a deep Pacers roster? And what parts of his game could give him a chance to eventually become a regular rotation piece?

To close out the show, Alex and Facci put a bow on the last four players they've previewed—Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Kobe Brown—with a round of rapid-fire questions.

The guys make some tough choices, compare the four players, discuss their biggest questions and expectations for the group, and finally hand out an overall letter grade for this collection of Pacers guards and wings.

Another four players are officially in the books as the eight-part Player Preview Series rolls on!

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