Jarace Walker is finally turning into the player the Indiana Pacers knew he could be, and it's going to pay dividends for him and the team for the long haul.
After trading Bennedict Mathurin to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade, the Pacers needed another go-to bench option. And while he won't replicate Mathurin's skillset, Walker stepping up and fully showcasing his value will make the Canadian native's absence hurt a lot less, just for completely different reasons.
Since December 26, the Houston alum has averaged 12.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.