Hillman was a Slam Dunk in the Front Office, Too

Darnell Hillman left a lasting impact with the Pacers franchise, helping the team win championships as a player and helping serve the community as an employee. Hillman celebrated his retirement this month.People remember the iconic Afro most of all, the sculptured mound of hair that topped off his 6-foot-9 frame and made him look like a 7-footer. They remember the dunks, too, because his vertical jump was extraordinary for someone so tall. The sight of him sprinting down the court with his hair blown back by the breeze and executing an acrobatic breakaway dunk lives in the memory of veteran Pacers fans.

What people should remember most about Darnell Hillman, though, is the discipline. The…