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 Reggie Miller holds the record for most games played for the Pacers, with 1,389 games.[([[http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/reggie-miller-reflects-on-playing-over-96-of-his-games-i-always-felt-there-was-some-fan-that-was-saving-up-their-piggy-bank-to-come-watch-the-indiana-pacers-play/ar-AA1zCNIF?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1|msn]])]
+===== Paul George's Rise =====
+Paul George became the face of the franchise in the early 2010s, leading deep playoff runs.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/NBATalk/comments/1ck1a6d/playoff_p_didnt_this_used_to_mean_paul_george/|reddit]])]
+===== Greatest Rivalry =====
+The Pacers have a fierce historic rivalry with the New York Knicks, especially during the 1990s.[([[https://www.si.com/fannation/backinthedaynba/former-nba-all-star-on-facing-90s-new-york-knicks-i-just-wanted-to-fight-them-01jneb4zf0fg|si]])]
+===== State of Basketball =====
+Indiana is often called the "Basketball Capital of the World," and the Pacers are its professional torchbearers.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2017/09/20/nba/indianapolis-pacers-expectations-hack-week|theringer]])]
+===== Ownership =====
+Herb Simon has been the team’s owner since 1983, making him one of the longest-tenured owners in professional sports.[([[https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/02/16/herb-simon-indiana-pacers/|sportsbusinessjournal]])]
+===== First NBA All-Star =====
+Billy Knight was the Pacers’ first NBA All-Star in 1977.[([[https://8points9seconds.com/indiana-pacers-nba-all-stars|8points9seconds]])]
+===== Multiple Hall of Famers =====
+Aside from Reggie Miller, legends like Mel Daniels and Roger Brown (ABA era) are also in the Hall of Fame.[([[https://www.quora.com/If-ABA-achievement-is-legitimate-where-do-you-rank-Mel-Daniels-in-the-all-time-basketball-player-and-greatest-center-ranking|quora]])]
+===== Three-Time Coach of the Year =====
+Frank Vogel led the Pacers to multiple Eastern Conference Finals and earned Coach of the Month honors several times.[([[https://vigilantsports.com/frank-vogel-leads-pacers-to-6-1-named-coach-of-the-month-in-the-east/|vigilantsports]])]
+===== Pacemates =====
+The Pacers’ dance team, known as the Pacemates, is one of the oldest in the NBA.[([[https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/indiana-pacemates|gettyimages]])]
+===== Hoosiers Inspiration =====
+The Pacers were partially inspired by the culture of "Hoosiers" — small-town basketball passion in Indiana.[([[https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/indiana-pacemates|gettyimages]])]
+===== ABA Icons =====
+George McGinnis and Mel Daniels were dominant forces in the ABA, winning MVP awards with the Pacers.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ball-dont-lie/mel-daniels-hall-famer-145101927--nba.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Historic Logo Evolution =====
+The Pacers have had four major logo redesigns since their inception.[([[https://logopoppin.com/blog/nba-logos/|logopoppin]])]
+===== Alumni Coaches =====
+Several former Pacers have gone on to become NBA coaches, including Mark Jackson and Nate McMillan.[([[https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2021/06/09/indiana-pacers-whos-next-possible-coaching-candidates-terry-stotts-chauncey-billups-mark-jackson/5112611001/|indystar]])]
+===== Homegrown Stars =====
+The team often emphasizes drafting or signing players from Indiana or the Midwest.[([[https://www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-start-2024-pre-draft-workout-process|fieldhousefiles]])]
+===== Danny Granger Era =====
+Danny Granger was an All-Star and team leader in the late 2000s before injuries shortened his prime.[([[https://allstatesugarbowl.org/sports/2024/4/4/danny-granger-hof-finalist.aspx|allstatesugarbowl]])]
+===== Victor Oladipo’s Revival =====
+Victor Oladipo had a career resurgence in Indiana, becoming an All-Star and Most Improved Player.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2776585-victor-oladipo-wins-2018-nba-most-improved-player-of-the-year-award|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Pacers Foundation =====
+The franchise runs the Pacers Foundation, focusing on youth development and education in Indiana.[([[https://pacersfoundation.org/|pacersfoundation]])]
+===== Fan Loyalty =====
+Despite not winning an NBA title, Pacers fans are known for their unwavering loyalty.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/pacers/comments/yvztmg/pacers_fans_not_from_indiana_where_are_you_from/|reddit]])]
+===== Pacer Alumni in Broadcasting =====
+Quinn Buckner and Eddie Gill are former Pacers who now serve as broadcasters for the team.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/indiana-pacers-reveal-broadcast-details-fanduel-sports-network-2024-25-season|si]])]
+===== First-Round Kings =====
+The Pacers made the NBA playoffs 27 times between 1980 and 2024.[([[https://champsorchumps.us/team/nba/indiana-pacers|champsorchumps]])]
+===== Homegrown Rivalry =====
+They share the state with Purdue and Indiana University — breeding passionate, competitive basketball culture.[([[https://omarzahran.medium.com/basketball-indiana-an-enduring-love-story-687bb786456d|medium]])]
+===== Oldest Pacer =====
+Sam Perkins was the oldest player to suit up for the Pacers, at age 38 during the 1999–2000 season.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/history-this-date-in-nba-june|nba]])]
+===== Community Presence =====
+The team frequently hosts clinics, school events, and community-building programs across Indiana.[([[https://www.wishtv.com/news/health-spotlight/a-community-rallied-to-share-flu-shot-experiences-then-the-government-stopped-the-study/|wishtv]])]
+===== 2004-05 Suspension Record =====
+Following the Malice at the Palace, the Pacers received the most games suspended in a single incident in NBA history.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=1929084|espn]])]
+===== NBA 75th Anniversary =====
+Reggie Miller was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, honoring the greatest players in league history.[([[https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/reggie-miller-on-what-he-felt-when-he-was-named-to-the-nba-75-team|basketballnetwork]])]
+===== Team Colors =====
+The Pacers’ primary colors are navy blue, gold, and white, reflecting Indiana’s state flag.[([[https://teamcolorcodes.com/nba-team-color-codes/|teamcolorcodes]])]
+===== Domantas Sabonis' Emergence =====
+Sabonis became a two-time All-Star while playing for the Pacers before being traded in 2022.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3089737/2022/01/25/domantas-sabonis-and-the-wizards-can-washington-pry-the-two-time-nba-all-star-from-the-pacers-in-a-trade/|nytimes]])]
+===== Draft Successes =====
+The team has drafted well over the years, including picks like Paul George, Danny Granger, and Myles Turner.[([[https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-finding-value-late-lottery-has-been-ticket|nba]])]
+===== Strong Defense Identity =====
+Historically, the Pacers have built teams around defensive toughness, particularly under coaches like Vogel and Carlisle.[([[https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2025/apr/22/pacers-aim-for-more-defensive-pressure-after-win/?sports|nwaonline]])]
+===== Indiana Fever Connection =====
+The Pacers share ownership and a close relationship with the Indiana Fever of the WNBA.[([[https://fever.wnba.com/news/pacers-sports-entertainment-unveils-plans-to-build-world-class-78m-indiana-fever-sports-performance-center|wnba]])]
+===== Bright Young Core =====
+As of 2024–2025, the Pacers boast a promising young roster featuring Tyrese Haliburton, a rising All-Star.[([[https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/locked-on-pacers/do-any-pacers-have-2025-all-star-chances|lockedonpodcasts]])]

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