INDIANAPOLIS — On another episode of Locked On Pacers, host Tony East is joined by Indiana Pacers lottery pick Jarace Walker for an exclusive interview.
What Walker hopes to accomplish this season in the NBA
Jarace Walker has always been on winning teams. His Houston Cougars were a one seed in the NCAA Tournament this year, and his high school program racked up victories. With the Pacers, Walker hopes to bring wins. He wants to make the playoffs.
"I feel like the biggest thing is just making the playoffs. That's what the team keeps talking about," Walker said.
How Walker approaches improvement
Walker is a talented young player, but he also has room to grow. He discussed how he approaches his improvement, and how he strikes the balance between improving his weaknesses while also maintaining his strengths.
"Everything I need to work on, that's really where I spend most of my time. Especially before practice [and] after practice," Walker said.
He wants to do whatever the team needs.
Jarace Walker joins Under Armour
Walker is from Baltimore, Maryland, where Under Armour headquarters is based. The Pacers rookie signed with the apparel brand last week, and he became an Under Armour athlete.
He discussed that decision and what he hopes to accomplish with the brand.
"It just kind of felt like the right thing to do," Walker said of joining Under Armour.
He wants to use the partnership to help younger athletes.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube here: