Indiana Pacers

Guide Note:

The Indiana Pacers play in the Central Division of the NBA's Eastern Conference. The Pacers play in the state's largest city, Indianapolis, and are housed in the Conseco Fieldhouse in the city's downtown area.

Fast Facts:

Owners: Herbert and Melvin Simon
Established in 1967
2000: Lost in NBA Finals
City: Indianapolis, Indiana
General Maganer: Larry Bird
Head Coach: Jim O'Brien
Won 3 ABA Championships
Won 4 NBA Division Titles, and 1 conference title

A Brief History

The Pacer organization was started by a group of six investors, who planned to establish a team in the American Basketball Association. Between the years of 1967-1974 the team played in the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum. They then occupied Market Square Arena for the next 25-years. The team currently plays at the Conseco Fieldhouse. The period of sustained success, in the NBA, occurred in the years between 1995-2004. The Pacers went on to win four division in the following years: 1995, 1999, 2000, 2004. In 2000 the played the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals, however were not able to win that contest. One of the most notable players to have played for the organization, was Reggie Miller. Miller was the eleventh pick in the first round of the 1987 NBA Draft. He holds the team record for most points scored, and was with the franchise for 18 years, ending his career in 2005.

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Indiana Pacers Vital Stats

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Indiana Pacers Leadership

Herbert Simon and Melvin Simon:
- Indiana Pacers Owners

Jim O'Brien
- Head Coach

Indiana Pacers Current Players

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Indiana Pacers News and Gossip

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ESPN.com: Source: Walsh will leave Indy after season to work for NYK (March 25, 2008)
- "Walsh is expected to sign a three-year, $15 million contract with New York at the end of this season to oversee their basketball operations division. The source did not know what would become of current Knicks president of basketball operations and head coach Isiah Thomas once Walsh joined the Knicks."

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Indiana Pacers Fansites, Blogs and Forums

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Indiana Pacers Timeline

1967: Founded (Joined NBA in 1976)
1987: Reggie Miller drafted.
2000: Lose NBA Finals to Los Angeles Lakers
2003: Larry Bird returns as Pacers President of Basketball Operations

Indiana Pacers Merchandise

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