Pacers - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Team History: The Indiana Pacers were established in 1967 as a member of the American Basketball Association (ABA). They joined the NBA in 1976 when the ABA merged with the NBA.
- 2. Championships: The Pacers have not won an NBA championship, but they have reached the NBA Finals once in 2000, where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers.
- 3. Hall of Famers: The Pacers have had several players inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, including Reggie Miller, Mel Daniels, and George McGinnis.
- 4. Home Arena: The Pacers play their home games at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse, located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- 5. Rivalries: The Pacers have had heated rivalries with several teams over the years, including the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks.
- 6. All-Time Leading Scorer: Reggie Miller is the Pacers' all-time leading scorer, with over 25,000 points scored during his career with the team.
- 7. Recent Success: The Pacers have been a competitive team in recent years, consistently making the playoffs and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2013 and 2014.
- 8. Current Roster: The current roster of the Pacers includes star players such as Domantas Sabonis, Malcolm Brogdon, and Caris LeVert.
- 9. Head Coach: The Pacers are currently coached by Nate Bjorkgren, who was hired in 2020.
- 10. Fan Base: The Pacers have a dedicated fan base known as "Pacers Nation," who support the team both at home and on the road.