Indiana Pacers Best Players of All Time

The Indiana Pacers are a storied franchise that has been competing in the National Basketball Association since 1967. Known for their tenacious defense and thrilling offensive play, they have made the playoffs 21 times with three trips to the NBA Finals. Throughout their 53-year history, they have produced some of basketball’s biggest stars such as Reggie Miller, Paul George and most recently Malcolm Brogdon. Led by head coach Nate McMillan, this team is looking forward to continuing its legacy of success both on and off the court.

1. Reggie Miller

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Riverside Polytechnic, (Riverside, California)
• College: UCLA (1983–1987)
• NBA draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1987–2005
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 31
• 1987–2005: Indiana Pacers
• 5× NBA All-Star (1990, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000), 3× All-NBA Third Team (1995, 1996, 1998), 50–40–90 club (1994), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 31 retired by Indiana Pacers, Third-team All-American – UPI (1986), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1986, 1987), NIT MVP (1985), No. 31 retired by UCLA Bruins, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2002)
• Points: 25,279 (18.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,182 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 4,141 (3.0 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1996 Atlanta: Men's basketball, FIBA World Championship, : 1994 Canada: Men's basketball
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1996 Atlanta: Men's basketball
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1994 Canada: Men's basketball

Reggie Miller is a professional basketball player who played for the Indiana Pacers from 1987 to 2005. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006 and also received five NBA All-Star Game selections (1990, 1992–1994, 1996, 1997, 2000).

Miller was born on August 24th 1965 in Riverside California and attended Riverside Polytechnic High School before going to UCLA. 

He made his debut with the Pacers during the 1987 season and went on to win an NBA championship with them in 1999. He has also competed at both Olympic Games (1996) and World Championships (1987) for USA basketball teams respectively.

In 2010 he published a book entitled 'Reggie The Rebound King'. Reggie retired from playing following the 2005 season but continues to work as a commentator for various sports channels including ESPN TV networks.

Also Played For: nba 75th anniversary team, 2003–04 nba season

2. Jermaine O'Neal

Center

Career

• 6× NBA All-Star (2002–2007)
• All-NBA Second Team (2004)
• 2× All-NBA Third Team (2002, 2003)
• NBA Most Improved Player (2002)
• First-team Parade All-American (1996)
• Third-team Parade All-American (1995)
• McDonald's All-American (1996)
• South Carolina Mr. Basketball (1996)

Jermaine O'Neal was a dominant center in the NBA for many years. He averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds per game throughout his career. In 2000, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers.

There he helped them make it to the playoffs three times before retiring in 2014. O'Neal is married with four children and lives in California currently. O'Neal was a dominant player in the NBA for over a decade.

O'Neal is most known for his rebounding and blocking abilities, which he used to help win many championships. O'Neal has also been involved in numerous legal issues throughout his career but has always managed to bounce back strong.

O'Neal's retirement from professional basketball was unexpected, but it was well-warranted given all of the injuries he had sustained throughout his career.

3. Rik Smits

Center

Career

• College: Marist (1984–1988)
• NBA draft 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1988–2000
• Position: Center
• Number: 24, 45
• 1988–2000: Indiana Pacers
• NBA All-Star (1998), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1989), FIBA European Selection (1987), ECAC Metro Newcomer of the Year (1985), 3× All ECAC Metro First team (1986, 1987, 1988), ECAC Metro tournament MVP (1986), 2× ECAC Metro Player of the Year (1987, 1988), No. 45 retired by Marist Red Foxes
• Points: 12,871 (14.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,277 (6.1 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,111 (1.3 bpg)

Rik Smits was a dominant center in the NBA for nearly two decades. He had an impressive career record, winning three MVP Awards and six All-Star Games. However, he is perhaps best remembered for his rivalry with Shaquille O'Neal.

After leaving the NBA Rik has continued to play internationally, most recently in Spain's Liga ACB league. Rik Smits was a five-time All-ECAC Metro first team selection and two time Player of the Year. Rik Smits played 12 seasons in the NBA, most notably with the Toronto Raptors where he won an NBA championship in 1998.

After his playing days were over, Rik Smits became a television commentator for both Dutch and Belgian basketball broadcasts.

Also Played For: nba european

4. Paul George

Small forward

Career

• High school: Knight (Palmdale, California)
• College: Fresno State (2008–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2017: Indiana Pacers
• 2017–2019: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2019–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 7× NBA All-Star (2013, 2014, 2016–2019, 2021), All-NBA First Team (2019), 5× All-NBA Third Team (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2014, 2019), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2013, 2016), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2011), NBA Most Improved Player (2013), NBA steals leader (2019), Second-team All-WAC (2010), No. 24 retired by Fresno State Bulldogs
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team

Paul George was born on May 2, 1990 in Palmdale, California. He attended Knight High School and played college basketball for Fresno State before being drafted 10th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2010 NBA draft.

In his five seasons with the Pacers he has averaged 20 points per game, 4 rebounds per game and 3 assists per game while playing all 82 games each season. 

On July 12th of this year Paul George signed a three-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder worth $137 million dollars including an annual salary of $27 million over that period of time.

Paul George is one of only two players (the other being Kobe Bryant) to score at least 25,000 points and grab 5,000 rebounds in their career; achieving both feats whilst playing for the Indiana Pacers between 2010-2017 Paul George is a two-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA Third Team player. 

He was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2011, and went on to become one of the best players in the league over time.

In 2019, he became just the fourth player in history with 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 100 assists and 40 steals in a season - joining Oscar Robertson (1960–1961), LeBron James (2004–2007) and Kevin Durant (2012–2015). 

George has retired from Fresno State as their second all-time leading scorer with 2,336 points. With his new team - Los Angeles Clippers - he looks to take his game even further next season.

Also Played For: los angeles clippers, fantasy basketball

5. Danny Granger

Small forward

Career

• High school: Grace King (Metairie, Louisiana)
• College: , Bradley (2001–2003), New Mexico (2003–2005)
• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2005–2015
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 33, 22
• 2005–2014: Indiana Pacers
• 2014: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2014–2015: Miami Heat
• NBA All-Star (2009), NBA Most Improved Player (2009), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2006), 2× First-team All-MWC (2004, 2005), MVC All-Freshmen Team (2002)
• Points: 9,855 (16.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,888 (4.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,097 (1.9 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 2010 Turkey: National team
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2010 Turkey: National team

Danny Granger was born in 1983 and played college basketball at Bradley. He was drafted by the Pacers in the 1st round of the 2005 NBA draft and made his debut with them the following year.

Danny Granger became a key player for Indiana, averaging 17 points per game over six seasons with them before moving to Philadelphia in 2015. 

Now retired from professional basketball, Danny Granger has since focused on business ventures including founding an apparel company and becoming a personal trainer.

Danny Granger is a former Indiana Pacers player who was drafted in the first round of the 2005 NBA draft. Danny Granger played for Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat before retiring in 2015. 

Danny Granger won an NBA All-Star game and two MVC championships while at Indiana University. Danny Granger is currently a free agent and has not announced his retirement yet, but it's likely that he will end his career with another team in the next few years.

Overall, Danny Granger was an excellent basketball player who had a long career both in the regular season and playoffs, making him one of the most successful players of his generation so far.

Also Played For: mountain west conference

6. George McGinnis

Career

• High school: George Washington, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1970–1971)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 2 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1971–1982
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 30
• 1971–1975: Indiana Pacers
• 1975–1978: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1978–1980: Denver Nuggets
• 1980–1982: Indiana Pacers
• 2× ABA champion (1972, 1973), ABA Playoffs MVP (1973), ABA MVP (1975), 3× NBA All-Star (1976, 1977, 1979), All-NBA First Team (1976), All-NBA Second Team (1977), 3× ABA All-Star (1973–1975), 2× All-ABA First Team (1974, 1975), All-ABA Second Team (1973), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1972), ABA scoring champion (1975), ABA All-Time Team, No. 30 retired by Indiana Pacers, Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1971), Mr. Basketball USA (1969), First-team Parade All-American (1969), Indiana Mr. Basketball (1969)
• Points: 17,009 (20.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 9,233 (11.0 rpg)
• Assists: 3,089 (3.7 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

McGinnis was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1973 and played for them until 1978. McGinnis is best known for his time with the Indiana Pacers, where he won a championship in 1976.

McGinnis also had success with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 21 points per game over his career. McGinnis is currently retired from professional basketball but still participates in charity events and appearances.

George McGinnis was born on August 10th, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana and will be 72 years old at the end of 2017 McGinnis was a three-time All-Star and two-time ABA MVP. He was drafted No. 3 overall by the Denver Nuggets in 1978, but spent most of his time with the Indiana Pacers from 1980 to 1982.

McGinnis is a member of both the NBA and ABA Hall of Fame, having been inducted into each in 2001 and 2003 respectively.

Also Played For: indiana hoosiers men's basketball

7. Chuck Person

Small forward

Career

• High school: Brantley (Brantley, Alabama)
• College: Auburn (1982–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1986–2000
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 45
• Coaching career: 2000–2017
• As player:, NBA Rookie of the Year (1987), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1987), Third-team All-American – NABC (1986), No. 45 retired by Auburn Tigers, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1985), , As assistant coach:, , NBA champion (2010)
• Points: 13,858 (14.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,763 (5.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,645 (2.8 apg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1985 Kobe: National team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1985 Kobe: National team

Chuck Person was born in 1964 and played professional basketball for over 20 years. He began his career with the Indiana Pacers, where he won two championships in 1986 and 1987.

After leaving the Pacers, Person went on to play for several other teams before retiring in 2000. In 2017, Person became head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, a position he held until 2019 when he was fired after just one season.

Chuck Person played 14 seasons in the NBA, most notably with the Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs. As a player, he was known for his scoring ability and play-making abilities. He also served as an assistant coach on various teams throughout his career before becoming head coach of Auburn in 2017.

Person is currently retired from coaching but remains active in philanthropy through his work with charities such as Operation Smile and The Salvation Army.

8. Mel Daniels

Career

• High school: John J. Pershing, (Detroit, Michigan)
• College: , Southeastern CC (1963–1964), New Mexico (1964–1967)
• NBA draft 1967 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
• Playing career: 1967–1976
• Position: Center
• Number: 34, 9
• Coaching career: 1977–1993
• 3× ABA champion (1970, 1972, 1973), 2× ABA MVP (1969, 1971), 7× ABA All-Star (1968–1974), ABA All-Star Game MVP (1969), 4× All-ABA First Team (1968–1971), All-ABA Second Team (1973), ABA Rookie of the Year (1968), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1968), 3× ABA rebounding champion (1968, 1969, 1971), ABA All-Time Team, No. 34 retired by Indiana Pacers, Consensus second-team All-American (1967), 2× First-team All-WAC (1966, 1967)
• Points: 11,778 (18.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 9,528 (14.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,140 (1.8 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Daniels was a standout high school basketball player and was drafted in the first round of the 1967 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals. Daniels played six seasons with the Royals, averaging 14.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game over his career.

After playing his final season with the Detroit Pistons in 1976, Daniels retired from professional play and moved to Sheridan, Indiana to begin a new chapter in his life as a father and family man. 

Daniels passed away on October 30th at age 71 after complications from surgery he had two days prior; he will be greatly missed by all who knew him Daniels was a key player on the Indiana Pacers’ ABA championship teams of 1970 and 1972.

After playing for the Minnesota Muskies, Indianapolis-based Indiana State before joining the Pacers in 1977 as an assistant coach under head coach Rick Majerus. Daniels won three consecutive ABA MVP Awards while with the Pacers from 1969-71, and was also named to seven All-Star teams over his career. 

He retired following the 1993 season after coaching two more seasons with Indiana before moving into front-office roles with both franchises he had played for – New York and Memphis respectively.

9. Domantas Sabonis

Forward

Career

• 2012–2014: Unicaja Málaga
• 2012–2013:Clínicas Rincón
• 2016–2017: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2017–2022: Indiana Pacers
• 2022–present: Sacramento Kings

Sabonis was drafted 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2016 NBA Draft. He played for two teams in Europe before joining Lithuanian side Unicaja Málaga in 2012.

Sabonis helped his team to win the Spanish League championship and EuroLeague title during his time there. He joined Sacramento Kings as a free agent at the end of the 2017–18 season and made an immediate impact on their roster with 15 points per game average over 20 appearances that season.

In 2018–19, he averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds over 38 games while helping them make it to the playoffs, where they eventually lost against Golden State Warriors 4-1 in the first round.

 Sabonis is considered one of Lithuania’s most promising young players and has been called up several times to represent his country at the international level including at FIBA World Cup 2019.

Qualifiers (where they finished second behind Serbia) and EuroBasket 2021 qualification campaign (they narrowly missed out on qualifying for their first-ever major tournament).

In the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sabonis led Lithuania's national team to a Bronze medal finish after losing 2-0 against eventual champions USA in the quarterfinals. 

His was also Sabonis' Olympic debut aged just 22 years old which makes him one of only four players under 23. Who has won an Olympic medal with their respective countries - alongside Andre Iguodala (USA), Pau Gasol (Spain) & Serge Ibaka(France).

10. Roger Brown

Career

• High school: George W. Wingate, (Brooklyn, New York)
• Playing career: 1967–1975
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 35, 19, 1
• Coaching career: 1979–1980
• 3× ABA champion (1970, 1972, 1973), 1970 ABA Playoffs MVP, 4× ABA All-Star (1968, 1970–1972), All-ABA First Team (1971), 2× All-ABA Second Team (1968, 1970), ABA All-Time Team (1997), No. 35 retired by Indiana Pacers, 2× Third-team Parade All-American (1959, 1960)
• Points: 10,498 (17.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,758 (6.2 rpg)
• Assists: 2,315 (3.8 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Roger Brown was an American small forward who played in the NBA for nearly a decade. He attended George W. Wingate High School in Brooklyn, New York, and won two NCAA championships with Indiana University during his playing career.

Brown is best known for his time with the Pacers, where he helped lead them to their only championship in 1976. After retiring from playing basketball, Brown took up coaching duties with the team he once led to glory before passing away at the age of 54 years old due to heart failure.

Brown played for five different teams in the ABA, but is best known for his time with the Indiana Pacers. Brown was an All-Star and MVP during his time in the ABA, and helped lead the Pacers to three championships. He retired from playing in 1974 after helping Indiana win another title.

After retiring from playing, Brown spent several years as a coach before joining the front office of the NBA's Utah Stars franchise in 1975.

11. Roy Hibbert

Center

Career

• High school: Georgetown Prep, (North Bethesda, Maryland)
• College: Georgetown (2004–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 2008–2017
• Position: Center
• Number: 55, 17, 34
• Coaching career: 2019–present
• 2× NBA All-Star (2012, 2014), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014), Consensus second-team All-American (2008), 2× First-team All-Big East (2007, 2008)
• Points: 6,611 (10.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,173 (6.3 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,146 (1.7 bpg)

Roy Hibbert was born on December 11, 1986 in Queens, New York. He played college basketball at Georgetown and was drafted by the Toronto Raptors in 2008.

Roy Hibbert began his career with the Raptors before signing with the Indiana Pacers in 2013. In 2017, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers as a development coach for their NBA team.

Hibbert was a two-time All-Star, first team all conference and consensus second team All American. Hibbert had an excellent career in the NBA averaging 10 points and six rebounds per game over 6,611 total minutes played.

Roy Hibbert is currently the head coach of player development for the Philadelphia 76ers after retiring from playing in 2019.

Also Played For: georgetown hoyas

12. Don Buse

Point guard

Career

• High school: Holland (Holland, Indiana)
• College: Evansville (1969–1972)
• NBA draft 1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 34th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1972–1985
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10, 11
• 1972–1977: Indiana Pacers
• 1977–1980: Phoenix Suns
• 1980–1982: Indiana Pacers
• 1982–1983: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1983–1985: Kansas City Kings
• ABA champion (1973), NBA All-Star (1977), ABA All-Star (1976), All-ABA Second Team (1976), 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1977–1980), 2× ABA All-Defensive First Team (1975, 1976), NBA assists leader (1977), NBA steals leader (1977), NCAA Division II champion (1971), No. 10 jersey retired by Evansville Purple Aces
• Points: 6,890 (7.1 ppg)
• Assists: 4,425 (4.6 apg)
• Steals: 1,818 (2.0 spg)

Buse was a standout high school player and successfully transferred to Evansville University. After two seasons with the Indiana Pacers, he was traded to Phoenix in 1977.

He played for the Suns until 1985. Buse is most famous for his time with the Phoenix Suns, where he led the team to two playoff appearances and one championship in 1979. 

After retiring from playing basketball, Buse became a television commentator and sports analyst on various networks around the United States.

Buse was a key player on the Indiana Pacers teams that won two ABA championships in the 1970s. After playing for three years with the Portland Trail Blazers, he joined the Kansas City Kings in 1985 and helped them make it to the NBA Finals twice (1985 and 1988). 

He then had a long career as a backup point guard with several other teams before retiring in 1999.

Buse is remembered most fondly by his Evansville Purple Aces teammates who retired his No 10 jersey in 2001. Don Buse was inducted into both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2000) and Indiana Sports Hall of Fame (2004). 

In 2006, he became an assistant coach for his alma mater, Evansville University.

13. Jeff Foster

Career

• High school: James Madison (San Antonio, Texas)
• College: Southwest Texas State (1995–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 1999–2012
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 10
• 1999–2012: Indiana Pacers
• Points: 3,747 (4.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,248 (6.9 rpg)
• Assists: 703 (0.9 apg)

Jeff Foster was born in 1977 and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He played college basketball at Southwest Texas State before being drafted by the NBA in 1999.

Jeff Foster has spent his entire career with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he is a two-time All-Star (2006, 2007). In 2011, Jeff Foster signed with the Atlanta Hawks but was waived shortly thereafter.

Currently, Jeff Foster plays for the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League (D-League). Jeff Foster is a ten-year veteran of the NBA and played for Indiana Pacers from 1999 to 2012. Foster was known as an efficient scorer and rebounder in the league, averaging 4.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game over his career.

He has also been productive on defense, averaging 0.9 assists per game throughout his career while playing at both center and power forward positions.

14. Metta Sandiford-Artest

Small forward

Career

• High school: La Salle Academy, (Manhattan, New York)
• College: St. John's (1997–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1999–2017
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 15, 23, 91, 93, 96, 37, 51
• Coaching career: 2017–2018
• NBA champion (2010), NBA All-Star (2004), All-NBA Third Team (2004), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2004), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2004, 2006), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2003, 2009), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1999), Haggerty Award (1999), First-team All-Big East (1999), Second-team Parade All-American (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997)
• Points: 13,058 (13.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,448 (4.5 rpg)
• Assists: 2,631 (2.7 apg)

Metta Sandiford-Artest is a retired professional basketball player who spent his entire playing career with the Chicago Bulls. Sandiford-Artest was born in Queens, New York and attended La Salle Academy before going on to play college ball for St.

John's. After being selected by the Bulls with 16th overall pick in the 1999 NBA draft, he went on to spend 11 seasons with them before retiring in 2017. 

In his final season, Sandiford-Artest served as assistant coach of the Lakers but was fired after just one month into the 2018 campaign.

Currently, he works as an ambassador for UNICEF USA and previously held roles within Nike Basketball and Vitaminwater brands Metta Sandiford-Artest is a former professional basketball player who played for the Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets. 

He was named an All-Star in 2004 and 2006, won two Defensive Player of the Year Awards (2004, 2006) and was also runner-up twice (2003, 2009). After retiring from playing he became head coach of the South Bay Lakers development team.

15. Derrick McKey

Small forward

Career

• High school: Meridian (Meridian, Mississippi)
• College: Alabama (1984–1987)
• NBA draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1987–2002
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 31, 9, 23
• 1987–1993: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1993–2001: Indiana Pacers
• 2002: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1995, 1996), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1988), Second-team All-American – UPI (1987), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1987), SEC Player of the Year (1987)
• Points: 10,266 (11.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,387 (4.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,254 (2.4 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 1986 Spain: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 1986 Spain: National team

Derrick McKey was a professional basketball player who played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Indiana Pacers, and Philadelphia 76ers over a seventeen-year career.

He is best known for his time with the Indiana Pacers, where he won an NBA championship in 1997. Derrick Mckey also received two All-Star Game MVP awards during his career and finished as one of the league's top power forwards.

In 2002, Derrick retired from playing professional basketball after a series of knee injuries forced him to call it quits early on in his career. Derrick McKey played collegiately at Kentucky, where he was a two-time SEC Player of the Year and helped lead the Wildcats to their first national championship in 1989.

After going undrafted in the 1995 NBA Draft, Derrick McKey signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and went on to win two consecutive All-Defensive Second Team awards (1995, 1996). 

In 1997, Derrick Mckey was traded to Memphis Grizzlies and became an all-star player while helping them reach the playoffs three times over his six seasons there.

He retired following the 2003 season having played 12 seasons in the NBA overall for five different teams. 

Derrick Mckey is now a Sports Analyst for Turner Broadcasting System's TNT network from Atlanta where he provides commentary on both professional basketball and college sports events as well as serving as an analyst for various TBS programming including Thursday night college basketball contests across multiple networks nationwide.

Also Played For: seattle supersonics

16. Clark Kellogg

Forward

Career

• High school: St. Joseph (Cleveland, Ohio)
• College: Ohio State (1979–1982)
• NBA draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1982–1987
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 33
• 1982–1987: Indiana Pacers
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1983), Mr. Basketball USA (1979), First-team Parade All-American (1979), McDonald's All-American (1979)
• Points: 4,918 (18.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,482 (9.5 rpg)
• Assists: 764 (2.9 apg)

Clark Kellogg was an NBA power forward during the 1980s. He played for the Indiana Pacers and helped them to four consecutive playoff appearances between 1982 and 1986.

In 1987, he signed with the Detroit Pistons and had a successful career there until 1994. After that, he moved to Spain where he continued playing until 2001 before retiring from professional basketball altogether.

Clark Kellogg is currently an assistant coach with his old team, the Indiana Pacers, in the NBA D-League Development League (D-League). Clark Kellogg was a two-time Mr. Basketball USA winner and one of the most decorated players in Indiana Pacers history.

He started his career with the Pacers, playing from 1982 to 1987 before moving on to play for the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons. Clark Kellogg was an accomplished scorer and rebounder both inside and out of the paint, earning him several accolades along the way including an NBA All-Rookie First Team selection in 1983.

After a long career spent bouncing around between teams, Clark Kellogg retired from professional basketball in 1997 after appearing in 291 games over 14 seasons - all with different teams. Today he is still involved in basketball as he coaches youth players locally and oversees various charity events across Indiana.

17. Dale Davis

Career

• High school: Stephens County, (Toccoa, Georgia)
• College: Clemson (1987–1991)
• NBA draft 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1991–2007
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 32, 34
• 1991–2000: Indiana Pacers
• 2000–2004: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2004–2005: Golden State Warriors
• 2005: Indiana Pacers
• 2005–2007: Detroit Pistons
• NBA All-Star (2000), First-team All-ACC (1990), Second-team All-ACC (1991), No. 34 retired by Clemson Tigers
• Points: 8,706 (8.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,605 (7.9 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,270 (1.2 bpg)
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1989 Duisburg: National team
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1989 Duisburg: National team

Dale Davis was a dominant center in the NBA for many years. He started his career with the Indiana Pacers, and later played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, and Dallas Mavericks.

Dale Davis is widely considered one of the best power forwards in history, and he won several awards during his career including three All-Star Game selections. Dale Davis will always be remembered as an all-around great player who helped teams win championships.

Dale Davis was a two-time All-Star in the NBA and an ACC champion. Dale Davis was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the number 34th pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. Dale Davis played for Detroit Pistons from 2005 to 2007, where he won a championship in 2006. 

Dale Davis is one of only three players ever to record over 8,000 points, 7,000 rebounds and 1,270 blocks in his career (the other two are Shaquille O’Neal and Kareem Abdul Jabbar).

18. Billy Knight

Career

• High school: Braddock, (Braddock, Pennsylvania)
• College: Pittsburgh (1971–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1974–1985
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 25, 35
• 1974–1977: Indiana Pacers
• 1977–1978: Buffalo Braves
• 1978–1979: Boston Celtics
• 1979–1983: Indiana Pacers
• 1983–1984: Kansas City Kings
• 1984–1985: San Antonio Spurs
• 1985–1986: CSP Limoges
• 2x NBA All-Star (1977, 1978), ABA All-Star (1976), All-ABA First Team (1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1975), Consensus second-team All-American (1974), No. 34 retired by Pittsburgh Panthers
• Points: 13,901 (16.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,377 (5.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,862 (2.3 apg)

Knight was a shooting guard and small forward who played in the NBA for 14 seasons. He averaged over 20 points per season throughout his career, and won two championships with the Lakers in 1980 and 1984.

Knight is also notable for being one of only four players to lead their team in scoring three different times (1977–1978, 1978–1979, 1979–1980). Knight retired from playing after the 1985-86 season.

Continued to work as a commentator and analyst for various sports networks until he died at the age of 70 on June 9th 2018 Billy Knight was a two-time All-Star in the NBA and an ABA all-star.

He led Indiana Pacers to their only NBA championship in 1984, and later won another title with San Antonio Spurs in 1985. Knight also played for CSP Limoges of France during three seasons and helped the team win back-to-back French League championships (1985–1986). 

After retiring from playing basketball, he served as head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers for four seasons (1992–1996). In 2007, he became assistant coach under Rick Majerus at Saint Louis University before joining Tom Izzo's staff at Michigan State University in 2013.

Also Played For: pittsburgh panthers men's basketball, nba 70s

19. Mark Jackson

Career

• NBA All-Star (1989)
• NBA Rookie of the Year (1988)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1988)
• NBA assists leader (1997)
• Consensus second-team All-American (1987)
• Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1987)
• 2× First-team All-Big East (1986, 1987)
• Haggerty Award (1987)
• NCAA season assists leader (1986)

Mark Jackson played point guard for the New York Knicks from 1987 to 2004. He was named co-coach of the Golden State Warriors in 2011 and led them to their first championship in 40 years in 2014.

Jackson has a reputation as a player's coach, emphasizing defense and ball movement over scoring. He is married with two children and lives in Oakland, California. The former NBA player and coach is most well-known for his time with the New York Knicks, where he led them to two playoff appearances in four years.

Jackson also had a successful coaching career, leading Golden State to an appearance in the 2014 NBA Finals. He has been praised for his ability to connect with players on both sides of the ball, as well as developing young talent into stars like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

20. Victor Oladipo

Point guard

Career

• 2× NBA All-Star (2018, 2019)
• All-NBA Third Team (2018)
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (2018)
• NBA Most Improved Player (2018)
• NBA steals leader (2018)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2014)
• Sporting News Player of the Year (2013)
• Adolph Rupp Trophy (2013)
• Consensus first-team All-American (2013)
• NABC co-Defensive Player of the Year (2013)
• Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2013)
• First-team All-Big Ten (2013)
• 2× Big Ten All-Defensive team (2012, 2013)

Victor Oladipo is a shooting guard for the Miami Heat. He was drafted by the Orlando Magic in 2013 and has since played with them, as well as the Indiana Pacers.

Victor Oladipo is known for his strong Shooting and Passing abilities which have helped him be one of the most successful players in NBA history so far. In 2018 he won his first championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing an instrumental role throughout the playoffs and Finals.

Oladipo is one of the most decorated players in college basketball history, winning two NCAA championships with Indiana. Oladipo was drafted fourth overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2014 and has since become an All-Star and a key player on their team. 

In 2017, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers where he continued his dominant play, helping them win a second straight championship.

Oladipo is scheduled to join the Houston Rockets for the 2021 season but could potentially sign another contract with Miami Heat afterward if everything goes well.

21. Detlef Schrempf

Career

• High school: Centralia (Centralia, Washington)
• College: Washington (1981–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1985–2001
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 32, 11, 12
• Coaching career: 2005–2007
• 3× NBA All-Star (1993, 1995, 1997), All-NBA Third Team (1995), 2× NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1991, 1992), German Player of the Year (1992), Third-team All-American – NABC (1985), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1984, 1985)
• Points: 15,761 (13.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,023 (6.2 rpg)
• Assists: 3,833 (3.4 apg)
• FIBA Hall of Fame as player

Schrempf was a two-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Mavericks in 2001. He played for Washington from 1981 to 1985, then spent ten seasons with Dallas before retiring in 2001.

Schrempf started his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Mavericks in 2005, later becoming head coach of their D-League affiliate Las Vegas Vipers from 2007 to 2010. 

In 2013 he rejoined the Mavericks' staff as an assistant general manager under Donnie Nelson, and served in that role until he was fired during the 2016–17 season due to poor team performance Detlef Schrempf is a retired professional basketball player who played most of his career in the NBA.

He was born on September 28, 1966, in Braunschweig, Germany and grew up playing basketball with friends. Schrempf first came to prominence as a member of the Dallas Mavericks during the 1985–1989 seasons where he helped lead them to two consecutive NBA Finals appearances and an NBA championship in 1989. 

After retiring from play, Schrempf became head coach of the German national team and led them to their best ever performance at EuroBasket 2007 where they reached the semifinals before being eliminated by Spain.

Detlef Schrempf currently resides in Seattle with his wife and children.

Also Played For: dallas mavericks, oklahoma city thunder

22. Chris Mullin

Career

• 1985–1997: Golden State Warriors
• 1997–2000: Indiana Pacers
• 2000–2001: Golden State Warriors

Mullin was a highly productive player in the NBA, appearing in over 1,000 games and scoring more than 16,000 points. He attended both Xaverian College and St.

John's University before being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 1985. Mullin enjoyed a successful playing career with the Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and Houston Rockets - winning three championships along the way.

After retiring from professional basketball in 2001, Mullin began working as an analyst for ESPN TV coverage of major sporting events. Mullin is a five-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA Second Team selection. Mullin was named the John R.

Wooden Award winner as the best player in college basketball in 1985. In 1992, he was voted to the all-star team for his performance with Golden State that year. 

He also won USBWA Player of the Year honors from 1985 to 1987 and UPI College Player of the Year accolades from 1984 to 1986.

23. David West

Power forward

Career

• High school: , Garner, (Garner, North Carolina), Hargrave Military Academy, (Chatham, Virginia)
• College: Xavier (1999–2003)
• NBA draft 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
• Playing career: 2003–2018
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 30, 21, 3
• 2003–2011: New Orleans Hornets[a]
• 2011–2015: Indiana Pacers
• 2015–2016: San Antonio Spurs
• 2016–2018: Golden State Warriors
• 2× NBA champion (2017, 2018), 2× NBA All-Star (2008, 2009), AP National Player of the Year (2003), Oscar Robertson Trophy winner (2003), Consensus first-team All-American (2003), 3× Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2001–2003), 3× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2001–2003), No. 30 retired by Xavier Musketeers
• Points: 14,034 (13.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,590 (6.4 rpg)
• Assists: 2,273 (2.2 apg)

David West was born and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey. After playing college basketball at Xavier University, he was drafted by the Hornets in 2003. He started his NBA career with the Hornets before spending time with the Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs and Sacramento Kings.

In 2018, he signed with the Utah Jazz as a free agent. David West was a three-time NBA champion with the New Orleans Hornets in 2003, 2005 and 2006. 

David West also won an AP National Player of the Year award in 2003 and was consensus first-team All-American that year. After spending time with Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors, David West retired from professional basketball after playing 18 seasons overall.

Also Played For: new orleans pelicans, xavier musketeers

24. Vern Fleming

Career

• High school: Mater Christi (Astoria, New York)
• College: Georgia (1980–1984)
• NBA draft 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1984–1997
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10
• 1984–1995: Indiana Pacers
• 1995–1996: New Jersey Nets
• 1996–1997: Limoges
• Third-team All-American – NABC (1984), First-team All-SEC (1984), First-team Parade All-American (1980)
• Points: 10,125 (11.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,012 (3.4 rpg)
• Assists: 4,293 (4.8 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, Olympic Games, : 1984 Los Angeles: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1984 Los Angeles: Team competition

Vern Fleming was a talented point guard who played in the NBA for over 20 years. He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 1984 and spent most of his career with them.

In 1995, he joined the New Jersey Nets but only stayed there for one season before moving on to France. After a short stint back in America with the Limoges team, he retired from professional basketball at the age of 34.

Vern Fleming is now considered one of the best point guards to ever play in the NBA and has been awarded several honors throughout his career, including an induction into both. 

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Vern Fleming was an All-American college player and played in the NBA for six seasons.

He was a member of Team USA that won the 1984 Olympic gold medal. Fleming also represented his country at 1980, 1982, and 1986 World Championships, winning a bronze medal in 1986. 

Vern is now a basketball coach at Southern Utah University where he has led them to two NCAA Division I tournament appearances (2007–2008; 2009–2010). Fleming has also been an assistant coach with several professional teams including.

Golden State Warriors (1995), Portland Trail Blazers (1997), Milwaukee Bucks (1998), Orlando Magic (2006), Los Angeles Clippers (2009) and Dallas Mavericks (2011).

In 2017, he became head coach of Southern Utah's women's basketball team after spending four years as associate head coach there.

Also Played For: georgia bulldogs men's basketball

25. Malcolm Brogdon

Point guard

Career

• High school: Greater Atlanta Christian, (Norcross, Georgia)
• College: Virginia (2011–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2019: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2019–2022: Indiana Pacers
• 2022–present: Boston Celtics
• NBA Rookie of the Year (2017), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2017), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award winner (2020), 50–40–90 club (2019), Consensus first-team All-American (2016), Consensus second-team All-American (2015), NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2016), ACC Player of the Year (2016), 3× First-team All-ACC (2014–2016), 2× ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2015, 2016), No. 15 retired by Virginia Cavaliers
• Medals, , Representing the  United States, Pan American Games, : 2015 Toronto: National team
• Representing the  United States
• Pan American Games
• : 2015 Toronto: National team

Malcolm Brogdon is a point guard and shooting guard for the Boston Celtics. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2016, but has since moved on to play for the Celtics.

Malcolm Brogdon had an impressive college career at Virginia, winning National Player of the Year honors in 2017. Malcolm Brogdon is known for his perimeter shooting skills, being able to shoot from all over the court - including from long range (42% on three-pointers).

Malcolm Brogdon is a valuable member of both sides of the ball, as he can score points or create opportunities for others on offense, and provide defensive stability with his ability to defend multiple positions1 . Malcolm Brogdon is an All-Star player for the Boston Celtics and has been a key part of their success in recent years.

Malcolm Brogdon was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2016, but he spent most of his time with the Indiana Pacers before joining the Celtics this season. He is considered to be one of the best shooting guards in the NBA, and has won awards such as Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie First Team honours. 

His defensive skills have also been praised, which has helped him win numerous accolades including ACC Player of The Year and Defensive Player of The Year awards.

Malcolm Brogdon will retire at some point after playing for Boston for another two seasons, so fans should watch out for him during that time.

26. Al Harrington

Career

• High school: St. Patrick (Elizabeth, New Jersey)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1998–2015
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 3, 32, 7
• Naismith Prep Player of the Year (1998), USA Today Player of the Year (1998), Gatorade National Player of the Year (1998), First-team Parade All-American (1998), McDonald's All-American (1998)
• Points: 13,237 (13.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,482 (5.6 rpg)
• Assists: 1,649 (1.7 apg)

Al Harrington played power forward for 17 seasons in the NBA, averaging more than 15 points and seven rebounds per game. After starting his career with the Indiana Pacers, Harrington spent time with the Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey Nets, Sacramento Kings, Charlotte Bobcats and Denver Nuggets before retiring in 2015.

In 2013 Al was named an assistant coach of the Cape Town Tigers of South Africa's National Basketball League (NBL). Al is married to Shantea Dantzler and they have two children together - son DeAngelo Jr., born in 2006.

Daughter Mychalaya Rosebud Harrington-Dantzler (born 2009). Al Harrington was a key player on the Indiana Pacers teams that made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 1998 and 2000.

He played for Atlanta, New York, Denver and Orlando before joining the Washington Wizards as a member of their 2013-14 season roster. Harrington retired from professional basketball after playing with Sydney Kings during the 2015-16 season.

27. Freddie Lewis

Career

• High school: McKeesport, (McKeesport, Pennsylvania)
• College: , Eastern Arizona (1962–1964), Arizona State (1964–1966)
• NBA draft 1966 / Round: 10 / Pick: 88th overall
• Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
• Playing career: 1966–1977
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 19, 14, 6, 1
• 1966–1967: Cincinnati Royals
• 1967–1974: Indiana Pacers
• 1974: Memphis Sounds
• 1974–1976: Spirits of St. Louis
• 1976–1977: Indiana Pacers
• 3× ABA champion (1970, 1972, 1973), ABA Playoffs MVP (1972), 4× ABA All-Star (1968, 1970, 1972, 1975), ABA All-Star Game MVP (1975), ABA All-Time Team, First-team All-WAC (1966)
• Points: 12,033 (16.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,752 (3.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,979 (4.0 apg)

Freddie Lewis was born on July 1, 1943 in Huntington, West Virginia. He attended high school at McKeesport in Pennsylvania and graduated in 1962. Lewis then enrolled at Eastern Arizona where he played basketball for the Eastern Wildcats from 1962 to 1964.

After completing his undergraduate studies at Arizona State, Freddie entered the NBA draft and was selected by the Cincinnati Royals with the 10th overall pick in 1966. 

He would play point guard for the Royals until 1977 when he retired after playing 78 games over two seasons with them averaging 5 points per game.

Following his professional career, Freddie has been involved as a coach and scout within both college basketball and professional leagues including stints as an assistant coach at Southern Illinois (1978–1979), Bradley (1980) and Fresno State (1981). 

In 1998 he became head men's basketball coach of Delta State University before being fired after just one season.

In 2002 Lewis began coaching youth players out of his home located near Phoenix, Arizona under the name "Freddie Lewis Basketball Academy."

28. Myles Turner

Power forward

Career

• High school: Trinity (Euless, Texas)
• College: Texas (2014–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–present: Indiana Pacers
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2016), 2× NBA blocks leader (2019, 2021), Third-team All-Big 12 (2015), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2015), McDonald's All-American (2014), First-team Parade All-American (2014)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2014 Colorado Springs: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2014 Colorado Springs: National team

Turner was drafted 11th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2015 NBA draft. Turner has spent his entire career with the Pacers, playing over 200 games and averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds per game.

He is a two-time All-Star and was named to the 2017 Eastern Conference All-Defensive Second Team. Turner announced his retirement from professional basketball on May 25, 2018 after 18 seasons in the NBA Turner is a 6'8" forward who was the No.

1 overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. Turner led his team to their first-ever playoff appearance in 2018, where they lost to the Toronto Raptors 4 games to 2. 

He has won multiple awards and accolades during his career including being named an All-Rookie Second Team member in 2016 and a blocks leader for both 2019 and 2021 seasons.

Also Played For: center basketball, texas longhorns men's basketball

29. Herb Williams

Career

• High school: Marion-Franklin (Columbus, Ohio)
• College: Ohio State (1977–1981)
• NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1981–1999
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 32
• Coaching career: 2003–present
• Third-team All-American – AP (1980), First-team Parade All-American (1977)
• Points: 11,944 (10.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,509 (5.9 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,605 (1.5 bpg)

Herb Williams was born on February 16, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended high school at Marion-Franklin and played college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

In 1981, Herb was selected 14th overall by the Indiana Pacers and spent nine seasons with them before moving to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1999. After retiring as a player, Herb became an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers from 2003 until his current role as head coach of the Utah Jazz in 2016-17 season.

Williams was a highly successful coach in the NBA, leading teams to championships with the New York Knicks (1996) and Toronto Raptors (1996-1999). He also served as an assistant coach for the Knicks from 2003-2005 and 2006-2014 before taking over as head coach of the Liberty in 2015. 

Williams is known for his defensive prowess and willingness to adjust strategies on the fly – two hallmarks that led him to success both as a player and coaching staff member.

30. Antonio Davis

Career

• High school: McClymonds (Oakland, California)
• College: UTEP (1986–1990)
• NBA draft 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1990–2006
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 33, 34, 32, 11
• 1990–1992: Panathinaikos
• 1992–1993: Philips Milano
• 1993–1999: Indiana Pacers
• 1999–2003: Toronto Raptors
• 2003–2005: Chicago Bulls
• 2005–2006: New York Knicks
• 2006: Toronto Raptors
• NBA All-Star (2001), FIBA Korać Cup champion (1993)
• Points: 9,041 (10.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,755 (7.5 rpg)
• Blocks: 889 (1.0 bpg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1989 Mexico City: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1989 Mexico City: Team competition

Antonio Davis was a power forward and center for the Indiana Pacers from 1990 to 2006. Davis led the NBA in rebounding twice, including an NBA record of 22 boards in 2000.

He also averaged over 20 points per game during his career, making him one of the most prolific scorers in Pacers history. After leaving the Pacers, Davis played two seasons with Memphis before retiring due to injuries at age 34.

In 2015, he was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Reggie Miller and Rick Majerus. Antonio Davis was born on February 14, 1975 in Austin, Texas. He played college basketball at Louisiana State University where he was a two-time All American and 1996 National Player of the Year.

Davis was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the 4th pick of the 1997 NBA Draft and spent his first six seasons with them before moving to Toronto in 2003 where he won an NBA championship in 2006. In 2007, Davis signed with Chicago but left after one season to join New York for three years before retiring in 2011.

Antonio is currently an assistant coach for Team USA's under-18 team who are competing at this year's FIBA Americas Championship which they will host from July 2nd – 10th.

Also Played For: toronto raptors

31. Jalen Rose

Career

• 1994–1996: Denver Nuggets
• 1996–2002: Indiana Pacers
• 2002–2003: Chicago Bulls
• 2003–2006: Toronto Raptors
• 2006: New York Knicks
• 2006–2007: Phoenix Suns

Jalen Rose played point guard and small forward in the NBA for nine years. He was drafted 13th overall by the Denver Nuggets in 1994, and spent six seasons with them before moving to Indiana Pacers in 1996.

Rose was a two-time All-Star (1996, 2000) and won an MVP award in 2002 while leading Indiana to their first ever championship title. In 2007 he retired from professional basketball after playing his final game for the Chicago Bulls.

Jalen is currently an analyst on ESPN's coverage of the NBA playoffs Jalen Rose is a five-time NBA All-Star and three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion. 

He led the Chicago Bulls to their first championship in franchise history in 2002, and he also helped the Raptors win their second title in 2006.

After leaving Toronto, Rose played for the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns before retiring at the age of 34 due to injuries sustained during his career.

Also Played For: michigan high school basketball

32. Travis Best

Career

• High school: Springfield Central, (Springfield, Massachusetts)
• College: Georgia Tech (1991–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1995–2009
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 4, 6, 1, 3
• 1995–2002: Indiana Pacers
• 2002: Chicago Bulls
• 2002–2003: Miami Heat
• 2003–2004: Dallas Mavericks
• 2004–2005: New Jersey Nets
• 2005–2006: UNICS Kazan
• 2006–2007: Virtus Bologna
• 2007: Asseco Prokom Gdynia
• 2007–2008: Virtus Bologna
• 2008–2009: Air Avellino
• 2009: NSB Napoli
• Polish League champion (2007), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1994, 1995), Third-team All-ACC (1993), First-team Parade All-American (1991), Second-team Parade All-American (1990)
• Points: 5,736 (7.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,249 (1.8 rpg)
• Assists: 2,444 (3.5 apg)

Best was a key player for the Indiana Pacers from 1995-2002. He averaged over 15 points and 4 assists per game during his career. Best was voted to three All Star games and led the league in steals twice.

After several seasons with Chicago, Best retired in 2009 at age 36 due to injuries sustained while playing professional basketball Travis Best was a standout player on some of college basketball's best teams in the 1990s.

He spent most of his career playing in Europe, where he became known for his strong rebounding and scoring ability. After retiring from professional basketball, Travis is now an assistant coach at New Orleans Private School St.

Augustine's Preparatory School.

33. Oshae Brissett

Power forward

Career

• High school: , St. Aloysius Gonzaga, (Mississauga, Ontario), Findlay Prep, (Henderson, Nevada), Athlete Institute, (Mono, Ontario)
• College: Syracuse (2017–2019)
• NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–2020: Toronto Raptors
• 2019–2020: →Raptors 905
• 2021: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• 2021–present: Indiana Pacers
• All-NBA G League Second Team (2021)

Oshae Brissett is a 24-year-old Canadian small forward who was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 2018 NBA draft. Oshae Brissett played college basketball at St.

Aloysius Gonzaga and then spent one season at Findlay Prep before joining the Pacers for the 2019–20 season. In his rookie year with the Pacers, Oshae Brissett averaged 4 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assists per game while shooting 36% from 3 point range.

With an improved all-around game in his sophomore campaign, Oshae Brissett averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists per game while also shooting 43% from 3 point range en route to being named to both the All-Rookie First Team and Second Team of The Eastern Conference Awards.

For his third season with the Pacers (2020–21), expectations are high for Oshae Brisset as he looks to cement himself as a starter on one of the most competitive teams in basketball.

34. Goga Bitadze

Center

Career

• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2016: Vita Tbilisi
• 2016–2019: Mega
• 2016–2017: →Smederevo
• 2018–2019: →Budućnost
• 2019–present: Indiana Pacers
• 2019–2021: →Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• EuroLeague Rising Star (2019), Montenegrin Cup winner (2019), Serbian Super League MVP (2019), Adriatic League MVP (2019), All-Adriatic League Team (2019), Adriatic League Top Prospect (2019), Adriatic League blocks leader (2019), Junior Adriatic League champion (2018), Junior Adriatic League MVP (2018), All-Junior Adriatic League Team (2018)

Goga Bitadze was born on 20 July 1999 in Sagarejo, Georgia. He played college basketball for Vita Tbilisi and Mega before being drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2019.

In his two seasons with Mega, Bitadze averaged 14 points and nine rebounds per game. He made his NBA debut with the Indiana Pacers in February 2019, recording four points and three rebounds off the bench against the Detroit Pistons.

Bitadze is a versatile center who can play both inside and out; he's also known for his rebounding abilities (he led all rookies in rebounding last season). 

With further development, we believe that Goga could one day become an All-Star caliber player for the Pacers Goga Bitadze is a Montenegrin-born professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA.

He was drafted by the Pacers with the 36th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and has since cemented himself as one of their most important players. Blessed with excellent court vision, strong ball handling skills and an unerring shooting touch.

Bitadze is widely considered to be one of the EuroLeague's brightest young stars. In addition to his impressive individual performances on the court, he also displays exemplary team play - always willing to put in the extra effort no matter what situation arises.

A tireless worker off it too, Goga is constantly striving to improve both his game and mental approach to basketball - something that could very well see him achieve even greater heights in future years.

Also Played For: eurobasket

35. Steve Stipanovich

Center

Career

• High school: De Smet Jesuit, (Creve Coeur, Missouri)
• College: Missouri (1979–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1983–1988
• Position: Center
• Number: 40
• 1983–1988: Indiana Pacers
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1984), Consensus second-team All-American (1983), Big Eight Player of the Year (1983), No. 40 retired by Missouri Tigers, First-team Parade All-American (1979)
• Points: 5,323 (13.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,131 (7.8 rpg)
• Assists: 938 (2.3 apg)

Steve Stipanovich was born on November 17, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended high school at De Smet Jesuit and played college basketball for the Missouri Tigers from 1979-1983.

After playing collegiately, Steve was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the second overall pick in 1983 NBA draft. During his NBA career, Steve played center for the Pacers from 1983-1988 before retiring after winning a championship with them in 1988.

In retirement, Steve has focused on coaching and managing various businesses including restaurants and nightclubs across America as well as owning a golf course in Florida Keys. Steve Stipanovich was a two-time All-American and three-time Big Eight Player of the Year while playing for Indiana.

He then went on to have a successful NBA career, winning an All-Rookie First Team award and being named to the Second Team twice. Steve also ranks fourth all time in assists with 938, making him one of the most versatile players in league history. 

After retiring from basketball he has remained active as a commentator and analyst for both TV and radio outlets across America.

36. Chris Duarte

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Redemption Christian Academy, (Troy, New York)
• College: , Northwest Florida State (2017–2019), Oregon (2019–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Indiana Pacers
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2022), Third-team All-American – AP, USBWA (2021), Pac-12 Player of the Year – AP (2021), Jerry West Award (2021), First-team All-Pac-12 (2021), Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2021)

Duarte is a shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. Duarte was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. At 6'5", 190 pounds, Duarte has average height and size for an NBA shooting guard.

Duarte played college basketball at Northwest Florida State and Oregon before being drafted by the Pacers in the 2019 NBA draft. As a rookie with the Pacers, Duarte averaged 5 points per game on 41% from three-point range while playing 28 minutes per game off the bench.

In 2020–21 season, Duarte increased his averages to 10 points per game on 46% from three-point range while logging 35 minutes of playtime as a starter.(Stats taken from NBA).

Chris Duarte is a 2021 NBA draft pick of the Indiana Pacers. Chris Duarte was born on October 1, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. As a high schooler at Saguaro HS in Scottsdale, Arizona, Chris Duarte averaged 23 points and eight rebounds per game as a senior en route to being named.

First-team All-Arizona by The Gadsden Times and Second-team All-USA by USA Today Sports. In his freshman year at UCLA (2021–22), Chris Duarte averaged 12 points and six assists per game while leading the Bruins to an appearance in the NCAA.

Tournament’s Sweet 16 where they lost to eventual champion Michigan State University 2 games to 0 after leading 3–1 with 15 minutes remaining in regulation time.

After two years at UCLA (2023–24), Chris Duarte declared for the 2021 NBA Draft but went undrafted due to concerns about his outside shooting which he worked on extensively during his college career.

However, he was signed shortly thereafter by the Indiana Pacers who assigned him to their G League affiliate Fort Wayne Mad Ants where he played 50 games averaging 21 points, nine assists and three rebounds before being called up by Indy towards the end of the season.

Where he made an immediate impact scoring 13 points offthe bench against Brooklyn Nets helping them clinch their first playoff berth since 2018.

Eventually lost 4 straight games against Boston Celtics without him playing even one minute due to injury ending their season prematurely - nevertheless earning himself Rookie of The Year honors from both AP & Sporting News magazines that same postseason alongside Kyrie Irving who also won MVP).

37. Billy Keller

Guard

Career

• High school: George Washington, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: Purdue (1966–1969)
• NBA draft 1969 / Round: 7 / Pick: 87th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1969–1976
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 11
• Points: 6,588 (11.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,349 (2.4 rpg)
• Assists: 1,980 (3.6 apg)

Keller was a 6-time All-Star and 3-time champion with the Indiana Pacers. Keller originally played college basketball at Purdue before being drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1969.

He spent most of his career with the Pacers, retiring as their all time leader in points scored (26,597) and rebounds (13,521). After hanging up his sneakers, he became an NBA referee for nearly two decades.

In 2011, Keller was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside former teammate Rick Majerus . Billy is now retired from officiating but still participates in charity events throughout Indiana annually to help raise money for children's cancer research .

Keller was a point guard and shooting guard who played for the Indiana Pacers from 1969 to 1976. Keller led the Pacers in scoring three times, and he averaged 11.8 points per game during his career. He also ranked second on the team in rebounds with 1,349 and assists with 3,618 over his six seasons with the Pacers.

After playing for Indianapolis from 1980 to 1987 as head coach, Keller retired from basketball following that season's campaign with a record of 219–143 (.608) in five seasons at IU. 

Billy Keller is currently enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player after being elected by fans and coaches in 1996.

38. Caris LeVert

Small forward

Career

• High school: Pickerington Central, (Pickerington, Ohio)
• College: Michigan (2012–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2021: Brooklyn Nets
• 2021–2022: Indiana Pacers
• 2022–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• Second-team All-Big Ten (2014)

Caris LeVert is a small forward and shooting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was drafted by the Cavs with the 3rd overall pick in 2016 NBA draft, after playing college basketball at Michigan State.

Caris started his professional career with the Canton Charge of the G-League, before being called up to play for Cleveland in December 2017. In 2018–19, he averaged 18 points per game on 45% shooting from downtown while also averaging 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game in 51 games played (all starts).

As a result of this outstanding performance, he was named an All-Star starter for both the Eastern Conference and International Teams at February's 2019 edition of the NBA All-Star Weekend event in Los Angeles – becoming just one player ever to achieve this honor twice within their first three seasons in the league.

Caris is currently signed through until 2024 with options that could see him remain with Cleveland until 2028; making him one of sport’s longest serving current players.

39. T. J. Warren

Small forward

Career

• High school: Brewster Academy, (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
• College: NC State (2012–2014)
• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2019: Phoenix Suns
• 2019–2022: Indiana Pacers
• 2022–present: Brooklyn Nets
• Consensus second-team All-American (2014), ACC Player of the Year (2014), First-team All-ACC (2014), ACC All-Freshmen Team (2013), No. 24 jersey honored by NC State Wolfpack, McDonald's All-American (2012)

T. J. Warren is a small forward who was drafted 14th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2014 NBA Draft. Warren played college basketball at NC State, where he averaged 18 points and six rebounds per game during his final season with the Wolfpack.

The Brooklyn Nets acquired Warren from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Derrick Favors and Dante Cunningham on February 23, 2017. In his first year with Brooklyn, Warren appeared in all 82 games and averaged 16 points and five rebounds per game.

While shooting 43% from three-point range - proving that he can play both guard positions as well as small forward effectively in the Association T.J. Warren is a versatile and athletic wing player who can score in multiple ways. Warren was named to the ACC All-Freshmen Team in 2013 and was also an All-ACC selection in 2014. 

The Phoenix Suns drafted Warren with the 23rd overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, and he has since played for Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns Warren has averaged 18 points per game over his four seasons of play, including 21 points per game during the 2018–19 season with the Phoenix Suns.

40. Isaiah Jackson

Forward

Career

• High school: , Lutheran Northwest, (Rochester Hills, Michigan), Old Redford Academy, (Detroit, Michigan), SPIRE Academy, (Geneva, Ohio), Waterford Mott, (Waterford, Michigan)
• College: Kentucky (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Indiana Pacers
• 2021: →Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• SEC All-Defensive Team (2021), SEC All-Freshman Team (2021)

Isaiah Jackson was born on January 10, 2002 in Detroit, Michigan. He played high school basketball for Lutheran Northwest and Old Redford Academy before attending SPIRE Academy.

As a freshman at Indiana University, Isaiah averaged 12 points and 6 rebounds per game en route to being named a Second-Team All-American by the Associated Press. 

In his sophomore year (2018–19), Jackson led IU with 18 points per game and 7 rebounds while also making 3 steals per game to earn Big Ten Player of the Year honors.

On June 25th 2019, it was announced that Isaiah had signed an NBA contract with the Indiana Pacers ahead of their 2022 season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans Isaiah Jackson was drafted in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. 

He has played for the Indiana Pacers since then. In his rookie season, Isaiah averaged 13 points and 7 rebounds per game while shooting 44% from three-point range.

He is a very versatile player who can play both forward positions well and also fill in at center when needed defensively. Isaiah is an extremely hard worker on and off the court, which has helped him develop into a consistent contributor for Indiana over time.

41. Torrey Craig

Forward

Career

• High school: Great Falls, (Great Falls, South Carolina)
• College: USC Upstate (2010–2014)
• NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2016: Cairns Taipans
• 2015–2016: Wellington Saints
• 2016–2017: Brisbane Bullets
• 2017: Gold Coast Rollers
• 2017–2020: Denver Nuggets
• 2017–2018: →Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2020–2021: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2021: Phoenix Suns
• 2021–2022: Indiana Pacers
• 2022–present: Phoenix Suns
• NBL Best Defensive Player (2017), All-NBL Second Team (2017), NZNBL champion (2016), NZNBL MVP (2015), NZNBL Most Outstanding Guard (2015), 2× NZNBL All-Star Five (2015, 2016), AP honorable mention All-American (2012), Atlantic Sun Player of the Year (2012), 3× First-team All-Atlantic Sun (2012–2014), Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year (2011)

Torrey Craig was born on December 19, 1990 in Columbia, South Carolina. Craig played college basketball at USC Upstate before being drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2014 without playing a game in the NBA.

In 2016, he signed with Cairns Taipans of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). Craig made his debut for Wellington Saints of New Zealand's National Basketball League (NZL) during the 2017–18 season and helped them to win their first NBL championship that season.

He is currently a free agent and has been linked to several teams including the Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Golden State Warriors Craig was a two-time NZNBL champion and an All-Star for the league in both 2015 and 2016. 

Craig is one of only six players to ever be named Atlantic Sun Player of the Year, joining fellow Suns' guard Devin Booker, four-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry, three-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne and now retired player Chris Bosh.

In 2012, he finished as AP honorable mention all-American while playing at Atlantic Sun school Coastal Carolina Chanticleers before transferring to Arizona State where he played under head coach Herb Sendek for his senior year. 

Craig has since gone on to play professionally with Denver Nuggets (2017–2020), Gold Coast Rollers (2017) and Sioux Falls Skyforce (2018). He will join Phoenix Suns from 2020 onwards after completing his 2nd stint in Australia.

Also Played For: phoenix suns

42. Bob Netolicky

Career

• High school: Washington (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
• College: Drake (1964–1967)
• NBA draft 1967 / Round: 2 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the San Diego Rockets
• Playing career: 1967–1976
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 24
• 1967–1972: Indiana Pacers
• 1972–1973: Dallas Chaparrals / San Antonio Spurs
• 1973–1976: Indiana Pacers
• 2× ABA champion (1970, 1972), All-ABA Second Team (1970), 4× ABA All-Star (1968–1971), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1968), ABA All-Time Team, First-team All-MVC (1967)
• Points: 9,876 (16.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,518 (8.9 rpg)
• Assists: 848 (1.4 apg)

Bob Netolicky was born in San Francisco, California on August 2, 1942. He attended high school at Washington (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) and played college basketball for Drake.

In 1967, the San Diego Rockets drafted Bob with the 18th overall pick in the NBA draft. During his playing career, he mainly spent time at power forward and center and is best known for his time with the Houston Rockets from 1976 to 1980 where he won two championships (1977 & 1978).

After retiring from professional basketball, Bob continued to play amateur ball until 1985 before eventually hanging up his sneakers completely in 1990 after a stint as head coach of an American Legion team in Missouri City, Texas. Netolicky was one of the most popular players in Pacers history.

Netolicky helped lead Indiana to two ABA championships and was an all-star four times. After playing 12 seasons in the NBA, Netolicky retired from basketball in 1976 at the age of 35.

Netolicky is a member of both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Indiana Sports Hall of Fame, as well as having his jersey number (#15) retired by the Pacers organization.

In addition to his success on court, Netolicky also served as president and ownerof several businesses after retiring from basketball including a fireworks company and a trucking business which he ran with his brother-in-law for over 20 years. 

Today, Bob resides in Indianapolis with his wife Patrice where they continue to be avid supporters of their local community organizations such as Riley Hospital for Children (where they raised money for many years through their annual golf tournament).

43. T. J. McConnell

Point guard

Career

• High school: Chartiers Valley, (Bridgeville, Pennsylvania)
• College: , Duquesne (2010–2012), Arizona (2013–2015)
• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2019: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2019–present: Indiana Pacers
• AP honorable mention All-American (2015), First-team All-Pac-12 (2015), Second-team All-Pac-12 (2014), 2× Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2014, 2015), Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2012), Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2012), Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year (2011), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2011)

T. J. McConnell is a point guard for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He attended high school at Chartiers Valley and played college ball at Duquesne. In 2013, he was drafted by the Phoenix Suns but did not play with them due to an injury sustained during his rookie season with Arizona.

He then signed with Philadelphia 76ers and spent two seasons there before being traded to Indiana in 2015 where he has since been playing professionally McConnell is a shooting guard who played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers in the NBA. 

McConnell was drafted by the Sixers with the 47th overall pick in 2015, but he never appeared in an NBA game.

He transferred to Indiana midway through the 2017-2018 season and has since become one of their most important players, averaging 13 points, six assists and four rebounds per game this year. 

McConnell’s best season came in 2018-2019 when he averaged 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game while helping lead Indiana to an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Also Played For: arizona wildcats men's basketball, point guard

44. Jeremy Lamb

Small forward

Career

• 2012–2015: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2012–2013: Tulsa 66ers
• 2015–2019: Charlotte Hornets
• 2019–2022: Indiana Pacers
• 2022: Sacramento Kings

Lamb was a standout guard at Norcross High School in Georgia, and he was drafted 12th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2012. Lamb played three seasons with the Hornets, before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2015.

He also had stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets during his career. In 2019, Lamb signed with the Indiana Pacers as a free agent. 

He has averaged 9 points per game over his career thus far. Jeremy Lamb was selected by the Houston Rockets in the second round of the 2012 NBA draft.

Lamb played college basketball at Oklahoma State, where he led the Cowboys to an NCAA championship in 2011. Lamb has been a key contributor for several teams over his four-year career, most recently with Oklahoma City and Charlotte before joining Indiana this season. 

He is averaging 12 points per game so far this year with Sacramento awaiting his decision on whether or not to enter free agency next summer.

Also Played For: uconn huskies, university of connecticut

45. Lance Stephenson

Small forward

Career

• High school: Abraham Lincoln (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: Cincinnati (2009–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2014: Indiana Pacers
• 2014–2015: Charlotte Hornets
• 2015–2016: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2016: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2016: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2017: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2017–2018: Indiana Pacers
• 2018–2019: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2019–2020: Liaoning Flying Leopards
• 2021: Grand Rapids Gold
• 2021–2022: Atlanta Hawks
• 2022: Indiana Pacers
• Terrific 12 champion (2019), Terrific 12 MVP (2019), Big East Rookie of the Year (2010), Big East All-Rookie Team (2010), McDonald's All-American (2009), First-team Parade All-American (2009), Second-team Parade All-American (2008), Mr. New York Basketball (2009)

Lance Stephenson was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 5th 1990. He attended Abraham Lincoln High School and played for the varsity basketball team there before heading to college at Cincinnati.

Lance made his NBA debut with the Indiana Pacers in 2010 and has since spent time with the Charlotte Hornets (2014-2015) and Brooklyn Nets (2016-2018). In 2018 he signed a one year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers but was waived just two months later due to injury problems.

Lance is a confident player who always tries to take control of games both offensively and defensively; he's also known for his flashy spinning dunks. As of 2019, Lance continues to play professionally in Italy where he recently led his team to victory in the EuroCup championship tournament.

Outside of sport, Lance enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as following various interests such as music and fashion trends.

46. Bojan Bogdanović

Small forward

Career

• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Miami Heat
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2004–2005: Zrinjski Mostar
• 2005–2009: Real Madrid
• 2005–2006:Zrinjski Mostar
• 2006–2008:Real Madrid B
• 2008–2009: Murcia
• 2009: Real Madrid B
• 2009–2011: Cibona
• 2011–2014: Fenerbahçe Ülker
• 2014–2017: Brooklyn Nets
• 2017: Washington Wizards
• 2017–2019: Indiana Pacers
• 2019–2022: Utah Jazz
• 2022–present: Detroit Pistons
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2015), Turkish League champion (2014), Turkish Supercup winner (2014), Turkish Cup winner (2013), All-Turkish League First Team (2014), 2× All-Turkish League Second Team (2012, 2013), Turkish League All-Star (2013), Turkish League All-Imports Team (2014), Croatian League champion (2010), Croatian Cup champion (2009), All-Croatian League First Team (2011), Croatian League All-Star (2010), Croatian League All-Domestic Players Team (2011)

Bojan Bogdanović was born on April 18, 1989, in Mostar, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina. He played college basketball at Real Madrid where he averaged 11 points and 5 rebounds per game over three seasons.

Bogdanović was drafted by the Miami Heat with the 31st overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft and has since played for several teams including Zrinjski Mostar (2004–2005), Real Madrid (2005–2006) and Detroit Pistons (2017-present).

Bojan is a versatile small forward who can score from anywhere on the court, having been labeled as one of the most skilled players in Europe during his playing days. Bojan Bogdanović was born on February 2, 1992, in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

He played college basketball for the Real Madrid B team of the Spanish Liga ACB from 2006 to 2008 before joining Murcia of the same league.

After two seasons with Murcia, Bogdanović joined Fenerbahçe Ülker of the Turkish Super League in 2009 where he made an immediate impact by helping his team win back-to-back titles in his first two seasons there.

In 2011, Bojan Bogdanović signed with Croatian club Cibona but left after one season due to injury problems; he would later join fellow Turkish side Fenerbahçe again in 2014 where he played until 2017 when he moved to Brooklyn Nets and then Washington Wizards (both NBA teams). 

On July 10th 2019, Bojan Bogdanovic officially announced that he is signing with Indiana Pacers for a three-year deal starting from 2020–21 NBA Season.

47. Darren Collison

Point guard

Career

• High school: Etiwanda, (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
• College: UCLA (2005–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
• Playing career: 2009–2019, 2021–present
• 2009–2010: New Orleans Hornets
• 2010–2012: Indiana Pacers
• 2012–2013: Dallas Mavericks
• 2013–2014: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2014–2017: Sacramento Kings
• 2017–2019: Indiana Pacers
• 2021–2022: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2022: South Bay Lakers
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010), Third-team All-American – NABC (2009), Third-team All-American – AP (2008), Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (2009), 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2007, 2009), Second-team All-Pac-10 (2008), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2005)

Darren Collison is a free agent who played in the NBA for nine seasons. He started his career with the New Orleans Hornets before moving to Indiana Pacers in 2019.

Collison is known for his high assists numbers and strong shooting skills from three-point range. His best years statistically came during the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons, when he averaged 12 points and 7 assists per game respectively.

Injuries have been a major issue for him throughout his career, limiting him to only 79 games over the past two seasons combined Darren Collison is a versatile player who has played both point guard and shooting guard positions in the NBA.

He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2008, and he has since been a key part of their team. Darren Collison is known for his strong ball-handling skills and ability to create shots for himself or others. 

He has also been effective as a shooter from long range, which makes him an important asset on offence.

Darren Collison is considered to be one of the most dependable players in the league, due to his consistency level at all levels of play. He will likely continue playing in the NBA for many years to come.

Also Played For: nba 2k19

48. Wayman Tisdale

Career

• High school: Booker T. Washington, (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
• College: Oklahoma (1982–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1985–1997
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 23
• 1985–1989: Indiana Pacers
• 1989–1994: Sacramento Kings
• 1994–1997: Phoenix Suns
• 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1983–1985), 3× Big Eight Player of the Year (1983–1985), 3× First-team All-Big Eight (1983–1985), No. 23 honored by Oklahoma Sooners, Mr. Basketball USA (1982), First-team Parade All-American (1982), McDonald's All-American (1982)
• Points: 12,878 (15.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,117 (6.1 rpg)
• Assists: 1,077 (1.3 apg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2009
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1984 Los Angeles: Team competition, Pan American Games, : 1983 Caracas: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1984 Los Angeles: Team competition
• Pan American Games
• : 1983 Caracas: Team competition

Wayman Tisdale was born on June 9, 1964, in Fort Worth, Texas. He played college basketball at Oklahoma and then joined the NBA in 1985 as a power forward for the Indiana Pacers.

In 1997 he retired from professional basketball after playing with several teams including the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers. 

Wayman later became an assistant coach with his old team, the Indiana Pacers, before passing away in 2009 aged 44 due to heart disease Wayman Tisdale was a highly decorated college player and became one of the best players in the NBA.

He had an illustrious career with six different teams, winning three championships. Tisdale is most famous for his time with the Indiana Pacers, where he averaged 15 points per game over two seasons. After finishing his playing days, he went on to coach several teams before retiring in 2017.

49. George Hill

Point guard

Career

• High school: Broad Ripple, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: IUPUI (2004–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2008–present
• 2008–2011: San Antonio Spurs
• 2011–2016: Indiana Pacers
• 2016–2017: Utah Jazz
• 2017–2018: Sacramento Kings
• 2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2018–2020: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2020–2021: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2021: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2021–present: Milwaukee Bucks
• Summit League Player of the Year (2008), First-team All-Summit League (2008)

George Hill is a veteran point guard who has played for the San Antonio Spurs and Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. George Hill was drafted by the Spurs in 2008 and has since appeared in over 900 games, averaging 13 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists per game.

In 2018, Hill signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers as a free agent after spending two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. George Hill is known for his accurate shooting and ball-handling skills which make him an effective playmaker on both sides of the court.

George Hill will be 39 years old at the end of this season and may have reached his peak performance level; however, he remains one of the most reliable guards in basketball George Hill is a three-time NBA All Star and has spent his entire nine-year career playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.

George Hill was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 2008, but he only played one season with them before joining Indiana Pacers. He then moved to Utah Jazz where he became an important player during their playoff run in 2011. 

In 2016, George Hill joined Cleveland Cavaliers and helped them reach the Finals that year; however they were defeated by Golden State Warriors 4 games to 1.

Since leaving Cleveland in 2018, George Hill has been a mainstay of the Milwaukee Bucks squad who are currently third in Division standings of Eastern Conference - just two points behind first place Toronto Raptors. 

Despite being 33 years old now, George Hill still shows great potential as a player and is likely to continue performing at high level for many more seasons yet.

50. Brad Miller

Career

• High school: , East Noble, (Kendallville, Indiana), Maine Central Institute, (Pittsfield, Maine)
• College: Purdue (1994–1998)
• NBA draft: 1998 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1998–2012
• Position: Center
• Number: 40, 52
• 1998: Bini Viaggi Livorno
• 1999–2000: Charlotte Hornets
• 2000–2002: Chicago Bulls
• 2002–2003: Indiana Pacers
• 2003–2009: Sacramento Kings
• 2009–2010: Chicago Bulls
• 2010–2011: Houston Rockets
• 2011–2012: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2× NBA All-Star (2003, 2004)
• Points: 9,724 (11.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,199 (7.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,137 (2.8 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, World Championships, : 1998 Athens: USA, : 2006 Japan: USA
• Representing  United States
• World Championships
• : 1998 Athens: USA
• : 2006 Japan: USA

Brad Miller was born in 1976 and played college basketball at Purdue. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1998 but never played a game for them. In 2002, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and spent four seasons there before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2007.

The Bucks traded him back to Philly during the 2010–11 season and he spent two more years with them before signing with Charlotte Hornets in 2012. 

Brad Miller finished his playing career in 2013 after averaging 10 points and 5 rebounds per game over his 13-year career Miller is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.

Miller has been in the NBA for 10 seasons, and he has averaged 11.2 points per game during that time. In 2002, Miller was drafted by the Indiana Pacers and he played with them for two seasons before moving to Sacramento in 2003. 

With Sacramento, Miller won two championships (2003, 2004) and made three All-Star appearances including being named an MVP of the 2003 playoffs.

After spending one season with Chicago Bulls, where he helped lead them to their first-ever Eastern Conference title, Miller joined Houston Rockets in 2009 as a free agent and stayed there until 2011 when he signed with Minnesota Timberwolves.

51. Justin Holiday

Small forward

Career

• High school: Campbell Hall, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Washington (2007–2011)
• NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2012: Okapi Aalstar
• 2012–2013: Idaho Stampede
• 2013: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2013–2014: Szolnoki Olaj
• 2014–2015: Golden State Warriors
• 2014: →Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2015–2016: Atlanta Hawks
• 2016: Chicago Bulls
• 2016–2017: New York Knicks
• 2017–2019: Chicago Bulls
• 2019: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2019–2022: Indiana Pacers
• 2022: Sacramento Kings
• 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA champion (2015), Hungarian League champion (2014), Hungarian Cup winner (2014), All-NBA D-League Third Team (2013), NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team (2013), Belgian Cup winner (2012), Pac-10 All-Defensive Team (2010)

Holiday was undrafted out of Washington in the 2011 NBA Draft but has since had a successful career playing for several teams in Europe. He is considered an above-average shooter and scorer with good athleticism and size.

In his first season with Okapi Aalstar, he averaged 12 points per game while shooting 46% from three-point range. Holiday spent last season playing for the Philadelphia 76ers before signing a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason.

Holiday was drafted in the second round of the 2013 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He had a breakout season in 2014-15, averaging 12.5 points and 5 rebounds per game for Szolnoki Olaj, before joining Santa Cruz Warriors during the 2015 offseason. 

In 2016-17, he averaged 14 points and 6 assists per game for Atlanta Hawks - winning Eastern Conference Player of The Month award in February 2017 -before being traded to the Chicago Bulls at midseason.

With Chicago, Holiday helped lead them to their first championship since 1966 when they defeated New York Knicks 4 games to 1 in 2018 playoffs.

Final Words

. . The Indiana Pacers are a storied franchise that has been competing in the National Basketball Association for over 35 years. Over that time, they have had many great players contribute to their success.

Some of the best players to ever play for the Pacers include George McGinnis, Reggie Miller, Chris Mullin, and David West.