Indiana Pacers

Based in Indianapolis, the NBA franchise Indiana Pacers was established in 1967 with a home ground situated at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It is an American professional basketball team that has won three ABA championships during its initial seasons. The club plays as a member of the Eastern Conference Central Division in the NBA league. It won 9 Division titles before the ongoing Regular Season. Some of the eminent players who have played for the side comprise Alex English, Mel Deniels, Roger Brown, Reggie Miller, Chris Mullin, etc.

Indiana Pacers – Schedule

In the current Regular Season (2022-23), the Indiana Pacers will fight against the Washington Wizards on December 10 (Saturday) at 05:30 AM.

The Indiana Pacers lost against the Minnesota Timberwolves (121-115) in their previous game on Thursday. Here is the full schedule.

Indiana Pacers Best Players

Reggie Miller

The former basketball professional Reggie Miller was known for his accurate three-point shooting in pressure situations. He devoted his entire 18-year NBA career to the Indiana Pacers. His aggressive behavior especially against the New York Knicks earned the nickname ‘Knick Killer’. Before his retirement, Miller was a five-time NBA All-Star, three-time All-NBA Third Team, NBA 75th anniversary Team, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the year etc. The Indiana Pacers selected Reggie with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft in 1987. Playing as Shooting Guard, he represented the Pacers since 2005.

Chris Mullin

The former NBA player was born in 1963 and has been a five-time NBA All-Star and All-NBA First Team. He played in the Small Forward and Shooting Guard positions and had also represented the St. John’s Redmen in college-level competitions. The Golden State Warriors picked Mullin with the 7th pick in the NBA draft in 1985. He strived for the Warriors from 1985-86 to 1996-97 before having memorable seasons with the Indiana Pacers from 1997 to 2000.

Mel Daniels

Born in 1944, Mel Daniels died aged 71 in 2015. He was a professional basketball player and coach who played for several franchises during 1967-1976. Daniels was a three-time ABA champion, two-time ABA MVP, ABA All-Star Game, ABA Rookie of the Year etc. He played college basketball for Burlington Community College. Played in the Center position, Mel was the 9th pick of the NBA draft in 1967 by the Cincinnati Royals. He gave 6 years to the Indiana Pacers from 1968 to 1976 before moving to Memphis Sounds and New York Nets.

George McGinnis

The former American professional basketballer George McGinnis played college basketball at Indiana before pursuing his NBA career. In 1971, he was picked by the Indiana Pacers where he played till 1975 before joining the Philadelphia 76ers in 1975. After that, McGinnis also spent some time with the Denver Nuggets before rejoining the Pacers in 1980. He was a two-time ABA champion, ABA Playoffs MVP, All-NBA First Team, All-NBA Second Team, three-time ABA All-Star etc.

Jermaine O’Neal

Jermaine O’Neal played for the Indiana Pacers during 2000-2008. The Center-Power Forward player had been successful in acquiring the NBA draft directly from high school. The Portland Trail Blazers selected him with the 17th overall pick in the 1996 NBA draft when was just 17. O’Neal became the youngest NBA player when he played his first professional match at 18. In 2000, Jermaine was traded to the Indiana Pacers and then the Toronto Raptors in 2008. After that, Jermaine also represented the heat, the Celtics, the Suns and the Warriors. He is a six-time NBA All-Star and 2-time All-NBA Third Team.

Indiana Pacers History

The professional NBA franchise Indiana Pacers was constituted in 1967. It came into existence when a group of six investors made collaborative efforts to buy the franchise in early 1967. They were Chuck DeVoe, Lyn Treece, Chuck Barnes, Bob Collins, Richard Tinkham, and John DeVoe. The Indiana Pacers were among four teams that joined the proposed NBA league in an ABA-NBA merger in 1976. They showcased their game skills in the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum for the first 7 years.

After that in 1974, the squad moved to the Market Square Arena in downtown to stay for 25 years. Furthermore, the Pacers have been successful in clinching three ABA (1970, 1972, 1973) championships but no NBA title. They also have a Conference title (2000) along with 9 Division titles in the lap.

Indiana Pacers Coach

Richard Preston Carlisle, commonly known as Rick Carlisle, is the head coach of the Indiana Pacers. The basketball professional is a former player who has played for the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, and the New Jersey Nets. His playing career stretched only 5 (1984-1989) years and he started his coaching career in 1989.

Rick Carlisle was appointed as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets from 1989 to 1994. In 1994, he moved to the Portland Trail Blazers to assist the main coach P.J. Carlesimo. Further, Rick joined the assistant coaching staff with the Indiana Pacers in 1997 to work under Larry Bird. During 2001-2003, Rick Carlisle served the Detroit Pistons as a head coach before holding the same position with the Indiana Pacers from 2003 to 2007. From 2008 to 2021, he was the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks and rejoined the Pacers in 2021 as a head coach.

Indiana Pacers Owner

Herbert Simon holds the current owner of the NBA franchise Indiana Pacers. Born in 1934, Simon is an American businessman working actively in the real estate industry. He belongs to a Jewish family and has been married three times. Herbert Simon and his older brother, Melvin Simon purchased the Indiana Pacers in 1983. They confirmed the deal with the previous owner Frank Mariani and Sam Nassi. Additionally, Simon is also the owner of the women’s NBA franchise Indiana Fever.

Indiana Pacers Net Worth

The National Basketball Association franchise Indiana Pacers’ value amounted to US$1.8 billion in 2022. It was calculated at 1.6 billion US dollars in the previous year, therefore, it denoted an increase of 8 percent.

Indiana Pacers Rumors

The Indiana Pacers have shown interest in possessing a power forward for their squad, especially John Collins of Atlanta.

The Indian Pacers had a good asking price for Myles Turner. He has been on the trade block for years and the Pacers may be recommitting to him now.

Indiana Pacers Tickets

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Indiana Pacers Depth Chart

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Indiana Pacers – Roster 2022-23

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Indiana Pacers – Record – Last 10 Years

Indiana Pacers – Championships

Came into existence as a member of the American Basketball Association, the Indiana Pacers have won three ABA titles and 3 Division titles in the same league. But they are yet to witness their first NBA championship. The club played 4 ABA finals in its first 6 seasons and converted 3 of them in 1970, 1972, and 1973. In 1999-00, the Indiana Pacers appeared in its first NBA finals but lost to the Los Angles Lakers. Before the ongoing season, the Indianapolis-based NBA franchise won 1 Conference title, 9 Division (ABA:3; NBA:6) titles, and 3 (ABA:3; NBA:0) championships.

Popularly Asked Questions

When did the NBA team Indiana Pacers come into existence?

The Indiana Pacers were launched in 1967 in Indianapolis.

Who is the main coach of the Indiana Pacers?

Rick Carlisle is the main coach of the NBA club Indiana Pacers.

How many times have the Indiana Pacers won championships?

Indiana Pacers have won three ABA titles but no NBA championships. Similarly, the team has clinched 9 Division (ABA:3; NBA:6) titles and a Conference (2000) title.

Who are the top-rated players who played for the Indiana Pacers?

Chris Mullin, Mel Deniels, Roger Brown, Alex English, Reggie Miller, etc. are some of the best players of the Indiana Pacers.

Where do the Indiana Pacers play its home contests?

The NBA franchise Indiana Pacers plays its home contests at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.