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 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]])] 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]])]
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 +===== Pacers Foundation =====
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 +The franchise runs the Pacers Foundation, focusing on youth development and education in Indiana.[([[https://pacersfoundation.org/|pacersfoundation]])]
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 +===== Fan Loyalty =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Pacer Alumni in Broadcasting =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== First-Round Kings =====
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 +The Pacers made the NBA playoffs 27 times between 1980 and 2024.[([[https://champsorchumps.us/team/nba/indiana-pacers|champsorchumps]])]
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 +===== Homegrown Rivalry =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Oldest Pacer =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Community Presence =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== 2004-05 Suspension Record =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== NBA 75th Anniversary =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Team Colors =====
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 +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 =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Draft Successes =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Strong Defense Identity =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Indiana Fever Connection =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Bright Young Core =====
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 +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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