Few players struggled as much as Roy Hibbert did on offense last season, and the Indiana Pacers intend to do something about it over the summer.
For the past few weeks, rumors have circulated that the Pacers are quietly exploring the option of trading Hibbert. Larry Bird, however, may be looking to give his starting center a chance to improve by working with the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The trio enjoyed a night out on Tuesday, and Abdul-Jabbar announced after that he would help Hibbert become a force:
Pacer fans get ready for next season. I’m helping to get Roy ready to become a serious threat to his… http://t.co/2msrJh5sr0
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) July 23, 2014
It should be an incredible privilege to be able to work with someone as great as Abdul-Jabbar, and the legend should surely be able to help Hibbert improve on some of his moves in the post. Mostly, though, Hibbert will have to win the battle in his own mind and regain the confidence he once had to be a major force down low. He showed glimpses of dominance in the playoffs a couple of seasons ago – particularly against the smaller lineup of the Miami Heat – and certainly still has a chance to reach that level again if given the opportunity to prove himself.
He is the anchor for the best defensive team in the league, and will look to take on an increased role offensively with Lance Stephenson now out of the picture. The Pacers are already one of the better teams in the East. How Hibbert comes back next season will largely dictate whether they can be one of the favorites to win it all.
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People expect too much from Roy after one great series against the heat. I’m not sure but his career numbers are like 12 n 8. He is unatletic n slow/plodding type. If he gets to camp out 1 ft from the basket like he was able to against the heat two years ago Roy will be fine but that’s unrealistic as last year’s playoff run proved.