The Pacers began play in 1967-68, the inaugural season of the American Basketball Association (ABA). Upon the folding of the ABA, the Pacers were one of four teams to be invited into the National Basketball Association (NBA), beginning in 1976. The Pacers have definitely been a team of eras, with the latest seeing the departure of star guard Reggie Miller.
Name:Conseco Fieldhouse
Opened:November 6, 1999
Capacity: 18,345 (basketball)
Defining Characteristic(s): The home of the Pacers, as well as WNBA franchise Indiana Fever. Select home games by the Indiana Ice (United States Hockey League) are also played at the arena. Venue has been home to the Big Ten Conference tournament (NCAA) as well as various World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events.
Founded: 1967 (ABA) and 1976 (NBA)
First NBA Championship: None
Last NBA Championship: None
Other NBA Championships: None
Number of Conference Championships: One
Number of Division Championships: Four
Number of Playoff Appearances: 18
- Alex English
- Larry Bird (former coach, current President of Basketball Operations)
- Larry Brown (Coach)
- Dr. Jack Ramsey (Coach)
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