Over the years the Indiana Pacers have survived some really interesting things take place. They lived through the ABA/NBA merger. They were a part of the most horrific brawl in NBA history. More than once the team faced the threat of being removed from the community that first embraced it.
Along the way, the story has not been straightforward or expected. That’s part of what has made Indiana Pacers history so much fun. An unconventional team in a small market leads to unconventional storylines.
Let’s look at five of the strangest stories that stick out in Pacers history.