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QUESTION OF THE DAY Conrad Brunner

A. Size, strength and college experience can give a player a leg up when it comes to being prepared to play in the NBA. Harrison has all three. But the two most difficult positions to play effectively as a rookie are center and point guard because both involve a great deal of technique, savvy and nuance. In college, Harrison was bigger and stronger than most of his opponents, so he may have grown accustomed to simply bulldozing his way to the basket. That won’t work in the NBA, so he’s going to have to learn to develop his footwork, timing and all-around game. And then there’s the matter of making the major adjustment to low-post defense.

That said, he has impressed the staff with his work ethic, spending much of his summer in Indianapolis in drills designed to enhance both his conditioning and skill level. He’s doing what is necessary to put himself in position to compete for playing time once training camp rolls around. If Scot Pollard returns to the Pacers re-energized and motivated to show last season was an aberration, the veteran would have the inside track at the backup role. Otherwise, Harrison just might get the chance to show what he can do right away.