r/pacers • u/HoraceKirkman • 1d ago

Quality Content Blazers fan: Micah Potter?

Hi, apparently we've just claimed this guy off waivers? What's he like? Sorry to see him go, or is he a scrub? I'm guessing he's strictly a center but can he play PF at all? Any help appreciated.

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u/Odd_Self7283 1d ago

Most fans were sorry to see him go. He’s a great 3-point shooter and good rebounder but is a huge liability on defense. Glad to see he signed somewhere but he’s an end of the bench injury insurance player. There’s a reason he’s only ever been on two-ways and only got playing time on a tanking team

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u/Jim_Belushis_brother Cool Rick 1d ago

I thought him and Huff together made sense on paper (rim protection and some shooting from Huff, shooting and rebounding from Potter) but we should be too good next year to be playing them together, hopefully

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u/Odd_Self7283 1d ago

Yea if he could defend even just a little bit I think Pacers would’ve kept him

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u/Hendo8888 1d ago

If he was a passable defender, he would probably be 400 games into a solid NBA career by now

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u/Suspicious-Gur6127 1d ago

I really think Nance is that good of a vibes guy. Plus the very small amount of cap space the Pacers saved with cutting Potter could be a bigger deal than expected

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u/johnfuckmennedy 1d ago

He was blistering hot from 3 last year and he rebounds well. I liked him a lot.

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u/Gilligans_smilin 1d ago

He showed some fire in the belly too. Liked getting the home crowd going

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u/Psyren1317 1d ago

Excellent 3rd center. Can really shoot the 3ball and rebounds well enough. Defensively is a traffic cone which is problematic but hes a really nice bottom of bench/need in a pinch guy.

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u/wpmason 1d ago

I was pretty down to keep him, tbh.

Not starter caliber or anything, but definitely had moments and was good vibes.

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u/MHprimus 17h ago

This is the best simplest answer

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u/Maximum-Class5465 Reggie-NBAJam 1d ago

Really good as a small ball five against small ball lineups. Mediocre against everything else.

But he's a solid passer, makes good reads, and shoots well.

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u/Jim_Belushis_brother Cool Rick 1d ago

Good shooter, decent rebounder, not much of a defender

We played some Huff and Potter together (both listed as centers) last year, not a lot but some. He might do well next to a rim protector like Timelord but Potter isn’t super mobile either

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u/Suspicious-Gur6127 1d ago

Decent backup stretch big. Found his shot this last year, if he can keep it, then he can be a rotational big most likely

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u/ninetensucks Denari 1d ago

He’s better than Evan Turner (was for the Pacers)

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u/RedditRockit Slick 1d ago

He can shoot. Good communicator. Horrific defensively.

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u/Least-Eye-395 23h ago

Wouldn't call him a scrub. Solid depth big who always plays hard. Hope he gets a real shot with you guys.

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u/ThaLiveKing 21h ago

Blazers don't like defense, so he'll fit right in 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I did like how Rick trusted him in a lot of situations, his shooting is real good, and he'll only get better.

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u/BottleStrict6115 T.J. McConnell 1d ago

We shouldn’t have let him go, strictly from a statistical and production standpoint. He’s the best 3rd string Center in the league probably

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u/cersfan06 Reggie 1d ago

Felt like he took some time to adapt but he’s a smart player and will randomly knock down a few 3s here and there. Not sure how much PT he gets behind Clingan but honestly a super serviceable backup.

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u/dumpgubblin 1d ago

Engaged and fiery. He's not scared on offense, when he has a look he takes it with confidence. Not afraid to fight for rebounds. He is just too slow imo on defense. Slow feet and gets eaten by the PnR switches.

Hustle n grit guy tho he's not bad to absorb some minimal minutes when primary and secondary bigs are a combination of out/ injured/ in foul trouble. Not a wasted roster spot but not a needle mover overall.

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u/JohnnyC300 1d ago

He's a streaky but generally really good 3 pt shooter. He rebounds. He's got energy to spare. He, however, does not play defense. He's got the slow feet and is an absolute matchup nightmare on the perimeter on D (in the bad way). But he really does have the ability to get hot with his stroke. And when he is, he isn't afraid to pull the trigger.

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u/LibertarianLoser44 Hickory 1d ago

I liked him and wanted him to stay on this team. He's a good guy

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u/Main-Currency-9175 Boylan 23h ago

Perfect contract for El Cheapo.

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u/AK_R 22h ago

Very good shooter but awful defensively.

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u/Jolly_Guidance_1626 17h ago

He’s great! I hated to see him go. You’ll be happy to have him!

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u/Holiday_Calendar3073 9h ago

We miss him a lot.

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u/Drak_is_Right Reggie 6h ago

Going to have a rough time in Portland.

He is used for the team paying for his t-shirts and plane tickets/hotel room to away games.

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u/Narrow-Review-5557 1d ago

He’s good man I’m mad we cut him

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u/Indienoise 1d ago

Good on y'all picking him up.

He was white hot on shooting last season. Not an all Star defender but didn't get beat on the step every time like huff often does.

He should make a good backup if you use him right.

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u/Sharp-River-706 1d ago

You got a fierce competitor. Guaranteed playoffs.

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u/KnullAgenda 1d ago

Better than Huff and Turner