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Pacers, George believe new offense can be recipe for success

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George laughs as he poses during the team's NBA basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George laughs as he poses during the team's NBA basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Maybe Paul George isn’t completely sold on a new position.

He does believe going small and playing fast is the Pacers’ quickest way to regaining its contender status in the Eastern Conference.

On Monday, the two-time NBA All-Star explained his concerns about making the switch and why Indiana’s offseason overhaul makes sense.

“I think it will be good for us. I think it give us a chance to again, change the East, gives us a chance to play faster, to play a funner, better brand of basketball,” George said during the team’s annual media day. “It’s definitely tougher to guard, and I think we would have been in The Finals and had a shot at winning it all, if it wasn’t for this small ball idea.”

Indiana has doubled down on making the conversion.