Things don't look great for the Indiana Pacers right now. Their 10-34 is the worst in the Eastern Conference, they won't have Tyrese Haliburton for the whole season, and they still don't have a clear answer at center.
In spite of all of that, though, the future in Indiana might be even brighter than it was heading into the season. And that's all that matters.
The Pacers' future is incredibly bright
Whether this season is a success or not really depends on two factors: internal development and getting a high draft pick.
The internal development has been a bit shaky.