Indiana Pacers [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/indiana-pacers/] legend Reggie Miller might have trash-talked a lot in his career but he learned very early that it was not something that you do in front of Michael Jordan. Miller started his career in 1987 after Indiana Pacers picked him in the first round in the draft. Jordan, by then, would be beginning his third season in the NBA [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/]. He had already earned a reputation by then as someone who could do great things. So, as a rookie, Miller wanted to prove himself to Jordan. The Pacers were playing a preseason game against Chicago Bulls when Miller first came across Jordan. At half-time, Miller had 10 points while Jordan had four. It was when Miller felt he could go up to Jordan and let him know about it a little. “‘You’re Michael Jordan, the guy who walks on water?’” he told Jordan then as he later recalled. The Bulls legend didn’t talk much but had his second-half performance did all the talking for him. At the end of the second half, Jordan had 44 while Miller had 12. “Don’t ever talk trash to Black Jesus,” is what Jordan had to say after the game. MICHAEL JORDAN AND REGGIE MILLER REMEMBER THE INCIDENT IN THE LAST DANCE Jordan and Miller talked about the incident talking in the Last Dance. Jordan remembered the Pacers as a team that gave them a tough time in the Eastern Conference. “If I had to pick a team that gave us the toughest time in the East, it’d be Indiana,” Jordan said in Episode 9 of The Last Dance [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Dance_(TV_series)]. Miller, who learned a hard lesson from Jordan early in his career, said the two had a unique relationship. From the night when Jordan silenced him, Miller admitted, he never called him Michael Jordan. “He and I had somewhat of a unique relationship,” Miller said in the episode. “Most people feared Michael Jordan, and rightfully so. But I didn’t fear Michael Jordan like the rest of the league did, and we had to lock horns over it.” “Black Jesus, Jordan or That Black Cat. I haven’t said him Michael Jordan ever since that nite,” Miller said. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Chicago Bulls 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Chicago Bulls basketball team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf and plays in the Eastern Conference of the NBA. They were founded in 1966 and their base is at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls share this stadium with the NHL side, Chicago Blackhawks. 
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The franchise attained superstardom in the 90s, where they won six NBA titles. There were two three-peats when <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Jordan</a> was part of the team in this decade.?
The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons had a memorable rivalry in the late 80s and early 90s. The teams faced each other in three consecutive conference finals between 1989-1991. On each occasion, the winner of this clash claimed the <a href="https://www.nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> title.?
In 1992, the Chicago Bulls set a franchise record of 67 wins. Three years later, in Michael Jordan's first full season after the short-lived baseball career, the Chicago Bulls became the first team to record 70 regular-season wins. That year, they also became the first team to have 3 players on the NBA All-Defensive First Team.?
Read More: <a title="Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-was-michael-jordan-forced-retire-in-1993-due-to-his-gambling-addiction-a-look-back-at-the-conspiracy-theories/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories</a>
After Jordan's second retirement, the Chicago Bulls struggled and did not feature in the playoffs until 2005. After another lean year, they made the playoffs on 8 consecutive occasions from 2007 to 2015.?
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Two players have won the NBA MVP Award in Chicago Bulls colors. They are Michael Jordan (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) and Derrick Rose (2011) who, at 22, was the youngest recipient of the award. Currently, the side is experiencing its best outing in many years, sitting inside the top-2 of the Eastern Conference.
Read More: <a title="The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-the-significance-of-the-famous-number-23-behind-the-jersey-of-michael-jordan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center">?Achievements and History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Founded</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1966</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Eastern</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Central</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">President</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Michael Reinsdorf</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">General Manager?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Marc Eversley?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Head Coach?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Billy Donovan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Arena?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">United Center</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Championships (6)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference Titles (6)</td>
<td>(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles (9)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/bulls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/bulls</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Chicago Bulls 2022 Roster</h2>
<table style="height: 1110px" width="519">
<thead>
<tr>
<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>DeMar DeRozan</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>August 7, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Troy Brown Jr.</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>July 28, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Lonzo Ball</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>October 27, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Alex Caruso</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>186</td>
<td>February 28, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Ayo Dosunmu</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>January 17, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Tony Bradley</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>248</td>
<td>January 8, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Derrick Jones Jr.</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>February 15, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Zach LaVine</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>March 10, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td>Javonte Green</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>July 23, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td>Alfonzo McKinnie</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>September 17, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td>Tyler Cook</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>September 23, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Marko Simonovic</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>216</td>
<td>October 15, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Malcolm Hill</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>October 26, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44</td>
<td>Patrick Williams</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>August 26, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Coby White</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>February 16, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Nikola Vucevic</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>260</td>
<td>October 24, 1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Matt Thomas</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>August 4, 1994</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Chicago Bulls 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Chicago Bulls basketball team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf and plays in the Eastern Conference of the NBA. They were founded in 1966 and their base is at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls share this stadium with the NHL side, Chicago Blackhawks.  The franchise attained superstardom in the 90s, where they won six NBA titles. There were two three-peats when Michael Jordan was part of the team in this decade.? The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons had a memorable rivalry in the late 80s and early 90s. The teams faced each other in three consecutive conference finals between 1989-1991. On each occasion, the winner of this clash claimed the NBA title.? In 1992, the Chicago Bulls set a franchise record of 67 wins. Three years later, in Michael Jordan&#8217;s first full season after the short-lived baseball career, the Chicago Bulls became the first team to record 70 regular-season wins. That year, they also became the first team to have 3 players on the NBA All-Defensive First Team.? Read More: Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories After Jordan&#8217;s second retirement, the Chicago Bulls struggled and did not feature in the playoffs until 2005. After another lean year, they made the playoffs on 8 consecutive occasions from 2007 to 2015.? Two players have won the NBA MVP Award in Chicago Bulls colors. They are Michael Jordan (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) and Derrick Rose (2011) who, at 22, was the youngest recipient of the award. Currently, the side is experiencing its best outing in many years, sitting inside the top-2 of the Eastern Conference. Read More: The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan ?Achievements and History  Founded 1966  Conference Eastern  Division? Central  President Michael Reinsdorf  General Manager? Marc Eversley?  Head Coach? Billy Donovan  Arena? United Center  Championships (6) (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)  Conference Titles (6) (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)  Division Titles (9) (1975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012)  Website www.nba.com/bulls  Chicago Bulls 2022 Roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date   11 DeMar DeRozan PF 6-6 220 August 7, 1989  7 Troy Brown Jr. SF 6-6 215 July 28, 1999  2 Lonzo Ball PG 6-6 190 October 27, 1997  6 Alex Caruso SG 6-4 186 February 28, 1994  12 Ayo Dosunmu SG 6-5 200 January 17, 2000  13 Tony Bradley C 6-10 248 January 8, 1998  5 Derrick Jones Jr. PF 6-5 210 February 15, 1997  8 Zach LaVine SG 6-5 200 March 10, 1995  24 Javonte Green SF 6-4 205 July 23, 1993  28 Alfonzo McKinnie SF 6-7 215 September 17, 1992  25 Tyler Cook PF 6-8 255 September 23, 1997  19 Marko Simonovic C 6-11 216 October 15, 1999  14 Malcolm Hill SF 6-6 22 October 26, 1995  44 Patrick Williams PF 6-7 215 August 26, 2001  0 Coby White PG 6-5 195 February 16, 2000  9 Nikola Vucevic C 6-10 260 October 24, 1990  21 Matt Thomas SG 6-4 190 August 4, 1994

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Indiana Pacers 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
Indiana Pacers compete in the NBA as a part of the Central Division in the Eastern Conference. The franchise has multiple ABA titles to its name but has never won the NBA championship since joining the league in 1976.?

The Pacers? logo design has not changed much over the years. The team has always placed emphasis on the letter ?P? from the Pacers name and the same represents in the logo as well. The design is plain and simple.?

One can find the letter P in navy blue that is rounded off by the team?s complete name arched over the top and the bottom of the design. A basketball is also a part of the logo which pretty much completes the entire design.

<img class="size-full wp-image-428052 aligncenter" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/1200px-Indiana_Pacers.svg.png" alt="" width="1200" height="1200" />

Furthermore, the Pacers play their home games at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse, a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Downtown Indiana. Besides the Pacers, the stadium also plays host to Indiana Fever of the WNBA.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who owns the Indiana Pacers??</h2>
Real Estate tycoon Herbert Simon has been the majority owner of the Indiana Pacers for several decades. Simon purchased the Pacers in 1983 along with his brother and later acquired ownership of WNBA team Indiana Fever as well.?

Herbert Simon is a self-made billionaire and his major share of fortunes emerge from the Simon Property Group, a company that has been around since the 1960s. Moreover, he owns nearly 180 shopping malls throughout the United States, Asia, and Europe. Simon?s net worth is estimated at $2.7 billion, while the Pacers franchise is valued at $1.5 billion by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/herb-simon/?sh=28a440212c1f">Forbes</a>.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Head Coach and Top Executives</h2>
The Pacers made rapid coaching changes in 2020 after a first-round playoff exit. They fired Nate McMillan and replaced him with former Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren. McMillan played an integral part in structuring the Pacers team, and he boasted a 57.4% <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/coaches/mcmilna01c.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">winning</a> record during his four-year stint with the franchise.?

As for Nate Bjorkgren, the 45-year-old became the 16th head coach of the Pacers with his appointment. The Iowa native has won championships in both the NBA and the G-League, and carries plenty of experience in his bag when it comes to coaching.?

Moving on, former NBA player and NCAA champion Kevin Pritchard holds office as the President of Basketball Operations at the Pacers franchise. He initially joined the team in 2011, and swiftly rose up the ranks, and took over the Presidential duties in 2017.?

Moreover, Chad Buchanan serves as the General Manager of the franchise. Buchanan has a long-standing affiliation with the NBA, and he was given his current role in 2017, after spending two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets as their assistant GM.
<h2 style="text-align: center">History</h2>
From being one of the founding members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967, the Pacers were then forced to move to the NBA when the merger between the two?leagues happened.?

Thus, in 1967, the Pacers, along with the San Antonio Spurs, New York Nets, and Denver Nuggets, were absorbed by the NBA. A few playoff-less seasons in the 80s were quickly overturned when the team signed Reggie Miller in the 1987 NBA draft.?

Miller went 11th overall in the draft and immediately made an impact when he joined the Pacers. Reggie Miller remains to be the franchise?s most important player in history, owing to his achievements. The 5x All-Star had the ability to call games with his buzzer-beaters and formed one of the most talented rosters with the Pacers back in the 90s.?

<img class="size-full wp-image-428050 aligncenter" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/https___8points9seconds.com_wp-content_uploads_getty-images_2020_03_1172702255-scaled.jpeg" alt="" width="1920" height="1488" />

He helped the Pacers reach three successive conference finals between 1998 and 2000, out of which they made the NBA Finals once. Though the franchise faced a string of playoff defeats, one can?t deny the fact that the 90s Pacers spearheaded by Reggie Miller was one of the most feared teams during that era.?

Miller pledged his loyalty to the Pacers by ending his career right where he began. Since his retirement in 2004, the franchise has seen several talented players land in Indiana to give them a few years of limited success.?

Likewise, the 2013/14 Pacers team is really special. The team was led by Paul George, who wowed the league with his incredible talent. George put on a brilliant performance during the regular season to take the Pacers to the top of the Eastern Conference table for the first time in ten years.

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Indiana Pacers: Mascot and Uniform</h2>
The Pacers? official mascot goes by the name <a href="https://www.nba.com/pacers/homepage-indiana-pacers-mascot-boomer">?Boomer</a>!? The mascot has been with the team since 1991 and marks his regular presence during the team?s home games. The 6ft Panther is well-known for his high-flying dunks and his entertaining moves in addition to his All-Star game appearances.?

<img class="size-full wp-image-428054 aligncenter" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/usp-nba_-brooklyn-nets-at-indiana-pacers.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="600" />

After Nike sealed the NBA?s jersey contract, the Pacers had their uniform designs changed accordingly. The primary colors that one can spot on their uniforms are navy blue, yellow, and gray. The Pacers wear gold ?Statement? uniforms, navy blue ?Icon? edition, and white ?Association? jerseys currently.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Team?s sponsors</h2>
American electronics company Motorola Mobility LLC stands out as the jersey sponsors of the Indiana Pacers. The company endorses their brand through jersey patches as a part of a deal that was signed in 2018.?

Besides Motorola, the Pacers have tie-ups with other <a href="https://sponsorpitch.com/properties/indiana-pacers">companies</a> like Lexus, Wenn Digital, and PointsBet to name a few.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">History and Achievements</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Founded?
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1967</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td>
Eastern
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division?
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Central</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">President?</td>
<td>
Kevin Pritchard
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
General Manager
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Chad Buchanan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Head Coach?</td>
<td>
Nate Bjorkgren
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Arena?
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Bankers Life Fieldhouse</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Championships (3)</td>
<td>
ABA: 3 (1970, 1972, 1973)
NBA: 0
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference Titles (1)
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(2000)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles (9)</td>
<td>ABA: 3 (1969, 1970, 1971)

NBA: 6 (1995, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2013, 2014)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Website
</td>
<td>
<a href="http://www.nba.com/pacers">www.nba.com/pacers</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Indiana Pacers 2021 roster</h2>
<table style="height: 1099px" width="517">
<thead>
<tr>
<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>88</td>
<td>Goga Bitadze</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>July 20, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Brian Bowen??(TW)</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>October 2, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Malcolm Brogdon</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>229</td>
<td>December 11, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Aaron Holiday</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>September 30, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Justin Holiday</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>April 5, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td>Jeremy Lamb</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>May 30, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Jalen Lecque</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>June 13, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Caris LeVert</td>
<td>G-F</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>August 25, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Kelan Martin</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>August 3, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>T.J. McConnell</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>March 25, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Doug McDermott</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>January 3, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Domantas Sabonis</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>May 3, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>JaKarr Sampson</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>March 20, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Cassius Stanley??(TW)</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>August 18, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Edmond Sumner</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>196</td>
<td>December 31, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>33</td>
<td>Myles Turner</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>March 24, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>T.J. Warren</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>September 5, 1993</td>
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Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report Indiana Pacers compete in the NBA as a part of the Central Division in the Eastern Conference. The franchise has multiple ABA titles to its name but has never won the NBA championship since joining the league in 1976.? The Pacers? logo design has not changed much over the years. The team has always placed emphasis on the letter ?P? from the Pacers name and the same represents in the logo as well. The design is plain and simple.? One can find the letter P in navy blue that is rounded off by the team?s complete name arched over the top and the bottom of the design. A basketball is also a part of the logo which pretty much completes the entire design. Furthermore, the Pacers play their home games at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse, a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Downtown Indiana. Besides the Pacers, the stadium also plays host to Indiana Fever of the WNBA.? Who owns the Indiana Pacers?? Real Estate tycoon Herbert Simon has been the majority owner of the Indiana Pacers for several decades. Simon purchased the Pacers in 1983 along with his brother and later acquired ownership of WNBA team Indiana Fever as well.? Herbert Simon is a self-made billionaire and his major share of fortunes emerge from the Simon Property Group, a company that has been around since the 1960s. Moreover, he owns nearly 180 shopping malls throughout the United States, Asia, and Europe. Simon?s net worth is estimated at $2.7 billion, while the Pacers franchise is valued at $1.5 billion by Forbes.? Head Coach and Top Executives The Pacers made rapid coaching changes in 2020 after a first-round playoff exit. They fired Nate McMillan and replaced him with former Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren. McMillan played an integral part in structuring the Pacers team, and he boasted a 57.4% winning record during his four-year stint with the franchise.? As for Nate Bjorkgren, the 45-year-old became the 16th head coach of the Pacers with his appointment. The Iowa native has won championships in both the NBA and the G-League, and carries plenty of experience in his bag when it comes to coaching.? Moving on, former NBA player and NCAA champion Kevin Pritchard holds office as the President of Basketball Operations at the Pacers franchise. He initially joined the team in 2011, and swiftly rose up the ranks, and took over the Presidential duties in 2017.? Moreover, Chad Buchanan serves as the General Manager of the franchise. Buchanan has a long-standing affiliation with the NBA, and he was given his current role in 2017, after spending two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets as their assistant GM. History From being one of the founding members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967, the Pacers were then forced to move to the NBA when the merger between the two?leagues happened.? Thus, in 1967, the Pacers, along with the San Antonio Spurs, New York Nets, and Denver Nuggets, were absorbed by the NBA. A few playoff-less seasons in the 80s were quickly overturned when the team signed Reggie Miller in the 1987 NBA draft.? Miller went 11th overall in the draft and immediately made an impact when he joined the Pacers. Reggie Miller remains to be the franchise?s most important player in history, owing to his achievements. The 5x All-Star had the ability to call games with his buzzer-beaters and formed one of the most talented rosters with the Pacers back in the 90s.? He helped the Pacers reach three successive conference finals between 1998 and 2000, out of which they made the NBA Finals once. Though the franchise faced a string of playoff defeats, one can?t deny the fact that the 90s Pacers spearheaded by Reggie Miller was one of the most feared teams during that era.? Miller pledged his loyalty to the Pacers by ending his career right where he began. Since his retirement in 2004, the franchise has seen several talented players land in Indiana to give them a few years of limited success.? Likewise, the 2013/14 Pacers team is really special. The team was led by Paul George, who wowed the league with his incredible talent. George put on a brilliant performance during the regular season to take the Pacers to the top of the Eastern Conference table for the first time in ten years. Indiana Pacers: Mascot and Uniform The Pacers? official mascot goes by the name ?Boomer!? The mascot has been with the team since 1991 and marks his regular presence during the team?s home games. The 6ft Panther is well-known for his high-flying dunks and his entertaining moves in addition to his All-Star game appearances.? After Nike sealed the NBA?s jersey contract, the Pacers had their uniform designs changed accordingly. The primary colors that one can spot on their uniforms are navy blue, yellow, and gray. The Pacers wear gold ?Statement? uniforms, navy blue ?Icon? edition, and white ?Association? jerseys currently. Team?s sponsors American electronics company Motorola Mobility LLC stands out as the jersey sponsors of the Indiana Pacers. The company endorses their brand through jersey patches as a part of a deal that was signed in 2018.? Besides Motorola, the Pacers have tie-ups with other companies like Lexus, Wenn Digital, and PointsBet to name a few.? History and Achievements   Founded? 1967  Conference Eastern   Division? Central  President? Kevin Pritchard   General Manager Chad Buchanan  Head Coach? Nate Bjorkgren   Arena? Bankers Life Fieldhouse  Championships (3) ABA: 3 (1970, 1972, 1973) NBA: 0   Conference Titles (1) (2000)  Division Titles (9) ABA: 3 (1969, 1970, 1971) NBA: 6 (1995, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2013, 2014)  Website  www.nba.com/pacers   Indiana Pacers 2021 roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date   88 Goga Bitadze C 6-11 250 July 20, 1999  10 Brian Bowen??(TW) SF 6-6 190 October 2, 1998  7 Malcolm Brogdon PG 6-5 229 December 11, 1992  3 Aaron Holiday PG 6-0 185 September 30, 1996  8 Justin Holiday SG 6-6 180 April 5, 1989  26 Jeremy Lamb SG 6-5 180 May 30, 1992  0 Jalen Lecque PG 6-4 185 June 13, 2000  Caris LeVert G-F 6-6 205 August 25, 1994  21 Kelan Martin SF 6-5 230 August 3, 1995  9 T.J. McConnell PG 6-1 190 March 25, 1992  20 Doug McDermott PF 6-7 225 January 3, 1992  11 Domantas Sabonis PF 6-11 240 May 3, 1996  14 JaKarr Sampson PF 6-7 214 March 20, 1993  2 Cassius Stanley??(TW) SG 6-5 190 August 18, 1999  5 Edmond Sumner SG 6-4 196 December 31, 1995  33 Myles Turner C 6-11 250 March 24, 1996  1 T.J. Warren SF 6-8 220 September 5, 1993  &nbsp;

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