With all the international talent flowing into the NBA in recent years, the Indiana Pacers have yet to tap into a gusher on draft night.

But while hindsight offers the opportunity for second-guessing, the Pacers attribute their decisions to their circumstances at the time of the drafts and await a long-term perspective.

Aside from Rik Smits, a native of Holland who played four seasons at Marist College in New York, the Pacers have drafted only one international player. Primoz Brezec, taken with the 27th pick in the 2000 draft, hasn't played enough for a serious assessment.

The 7-1 Brezec played in Slovenia for one season before joining the Pacers. He's played in 22 games each of his two seasons, averaging 2.0 points.

The Pacers, however, don't consider him a bust given his limited playing time behind the likes of Jermaine O'Neal, Brad Miller and Jeff Foster.

Via Indianapolis Star

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