Who Will Be the Pacers 6th Man? + Ranking the East’s Top 6MOY Candidates
About this episode
Brad and Ryan discuss the Pacers' potential 6th Man candidates and rank the top contenders for the Eastern Conference's 6MOY award.
With the Pacers’ rotation looking a little different heading into the 2026-27 season, one question stands out: who leads Indiana’s second unit? TJ McConnell? Obi Toppin? Kelly Oubre Jr.? Or could someone else emerge as the Pacers most important weapon off the bench? Brad and Ryan break down Indiana’s 6th Man of the Year candidates before going around the Eastern Conference to identify the biggest threats for the award. We debate a loaded group featuring Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons, Mitchell Robinson, Anthony Black, Lu Dort, Grayson Allen and more. Who has the best combination of opportunity, production and winning? Which players are being overlooked? And does a Pacer have a legitimate shot to bring home 6MOY? Tune in and find out!
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