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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 11: Johnny Furphy #12 of the Indiana Pacers attempts a shot in the … More third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Getty Images LAS VEGAS – 21 seconds into the Indiana Pacers first 2025 summer league game, young wing Johnny Furphy took the ball and drove the cup. He finished in the lane and opened the scoring in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Furphy contiued to attack early in that outing and was putting together a solid performance before getting elbowed in the eye. He exited with just over nine minutes of play acummulated before Quenton Jackson stole the show. Yet in less than 10 minutes, the 20-year old Pacers wing showed more pop and strength than he displayed as a rookie. Furphy’s growth, both in skill and size, was obvious. His added bulk was revealed by President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard last week. “Our second-round pick Furphy, he’s gained 20 pounds,” Pritchard said. “He’s been the best player out on our practice [floor] for summer league.” The President went on to say that there’s a chance Furphy could be a rotation player when the NBA season gets rolling – they like Furphy’s promise. The Kansas product used that added size to get to the cup early in summer league play. His agility and awareness helped him get to the rim last year, but now Furphy is overwhelming defenders in his offseason exhibitions. It’s a new skill made possible because of his growing body. Indiana selected Furphy with the 35th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. They sent assets to the San Antonio Spurs in order to get the Australian wing because they believed in his potential. As…

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