The Indiana Pacers have the top record in the NBA at (20-3). They’ve done this without one of their best players in Danny Granger. The team’s success has allowed them to take their time with Granger, giving him time to ensure he’s game ready.
Indiana has been reluctant in giving a timetable for Granger, but now Pacers head coach Frank Vogel has his eyes set on a return date.
“I was waiting for the Danny Granger [question],” Pacers coach Frank Vogel said more than four minutes into a post-practice interview. “I finally have news on Danny Granger.
“We’re going to target next Friday for a hopeful return to see how this week of practice goes.”
Until now, the Pacers stayed away from publicly announcing a timeline after the initial diagnosis. Now, both Vogel and Granger appear giddy about the possibility of him playing Friday when the Houston Rockets are in town. Coincidentally, the game will be nationally televised by ESPN.
It’s going to be interesting seeing how Danny Granger plays with rising superstar Paul George.