NBA Mock Draft 2013: Predicting Picks 21-30

23. Indiana Pacers: Reggie Bullock, North Carolina (SF)

Age: 22 (Junior)

Height/Weight: 6’7/200

Mar 22, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Reggie Bullock (35) drives to the basket against Villanova Wildcats guard James Bell (32) in the first half during the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

The Pacers might look to put some more depth behind Paul George, especially if Danny Granger continues his battles with injury.

One of their defensive strengths (as we all know is their most important attributes) is their size at the wing.  So, they’ll want to add to that.

That’s where Bullock comes in. Coming in at 6’7 (and a solid 200 pounds) with a nearly 6’9 wingspan, he has good size for a long swingman. He would fit into the Pacers’ system.

Bullock has a great sense of competitiveness and effort on the defensive end as well, making him exactly the right person to play for this defensive-grinding team.

Additionally, Bullock occasionally flashes his explosiveness on offense, even more rebounding ability on an already big team and a dangerous spot-up shot.  Additionally, he is a three-point threat, converting 43 percent of his attempts this past year.

Basically, he brings a preset of defensive attributes that the Pacers will find fitting, along with potential to help out a team that’s offensively suspect.