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NBA Playoffs Seeding Predictions for the 2016-17 NBA Season

By Weldon Jones

May 22, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) defends during the second quarter in game three of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) defends during the second quarter in game three of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 26, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) drives against Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during the second quarter in game five of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) drives against Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during the second quarter in game five of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Indiana Pacers

Paul George had a great season and did well in the NBA Playoffs. The Indiana Pacers as a team upgraded big time. By acquiring Jeff Teague, they have effectively added another star to help take some burden off of Paul George. Teague is a great play-maker.

This will allow Paul George to be off of the ball on offense more. Al Jefferson will be great with the second unit. Jefferson is a low post specialist with a decent mid-range game. The second unit guards will be able to play off of him when the Pacers want to slow the game down. The rookies look promising and the second year players in Myles Turner and Joseph Young are going to dramatically improve with the experience they have under their belts. Larry Bird has constructed a 50 win team at the least.

This will be the Indiana Pacers’ first year with Nate McMillan as the Head Coach. McMillan has a great resume and is just the leader this young Indiana Pacers team needs. The roster as is for this upcoming season is made for a run in the NBA Playoffs. They added good veterans and have a two-way superstar to play through in Paul George.

Myles Turner will produce big numbers this season and Al Jefferson can fill up the scoreboard with the second unit. Nate McMillan is old school and the roster he is working with can play fast and slow. The Indiana Pacers have a lot of versatility and will be a definite sixth seed in the NBA Playoffs in the worst case scenario.

Next: Eastern Conference Seed no.5: Atlanta Hawks

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