2013 Central Division Position Power Ranking: Small Forwards

3.) Indiana Pacers

Oct 5, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Danny Granger (33) is defended by Chicago Bulls power forward Taj Gibson (22) at Bankers life Fieldhouse. Bulls beat Pacers 82-76. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

– Danny Granger:

Production: 2012-2013 season: 5.4 PPG; 1.8 RPG; 0.6 APG; 14.7 MPG

— 2011-2012 season (Before Injury): 18.7 PPG; 5.0 RPG; 1.8 APG; 33.3 MPG

Value: 5-years – $60 million (2009); $14.02 million this season (Expiring Contract)

Projection: 2013-2014 season: 15.5 PPG; 4.1 RPG; 1.2 APG

– Chris Copeland

Production: 2012-2013 season; 8.7 PPG; 2.1 RPG; 0.5 APG

Value: 2-years – $6.135 million; $3 million this season

Projection: 2013-2014 season: 5.6 PPG; 1.7 RPG; 0.8 APG

– Solomon Hill

*Production: 2012-2013 college season: 13.4 PPG; 5.3 RPG; 2.7 APG

Value: 2-years – $2.5 million; $1.2 million this season (Rookie Deal)

Projection: 2013-2014 season: 1.7 PPG; 1.0 RPG; 0.3 APG

– Pacer fans have their fingers crossed for a healthy Danny Granger this year, as he could be the difference between an NBA Championship or an early playoff exit. The Pacers are that good, and as deep of a team to have that potential this season. With the additions of Chris Copeland from New York, and the drafting of wingman Solomon Hill. The Pacers have become an even deeper team than last year, if that is even possible.

Danny Granger who was an All-Star prior to his injury riddled season will look to get back on tract this season, as Paul George’s side kick. Granger, when healthy, has shown that he can lead a team by himself. In 2008-2009, Granger averaged 25.8 points per game, on his way to his first All-Star appearance. Prior to this past season where he averaged 5.4 points a game, Danny averaged nearly 19 points and 6 boards.

Add that to what George, Lance Stephenson, and Chris Copeland can give you on the wing, and the Pacers are definitely one team to fear in 2014.