The Indiana Pacers have been a staple in the NBA since their creation in 1967 as part of the ABA. Over the years, the team has seen a number of great players come and go, leaving their imprint on the franchise. From Reggie Miller to George McGinnis, there have been plenty of legends to don the Pacers’ blue and gold. Here is a look at the Indiana Pacers all-time roster.

Starting at point guard is Mark Jackson. Drafted by the Pacers with the 18th pick in 1987, Jackson spent his first three seasons in Indiana before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. He returned to the Pacers in 1996 and helped lead them to the NBA Finals in 2000. Jackson was known for his playmaking ability and was a two-time NBA assists leader.

At shooting guard, there is no question that Reggie Miller should get the nod. Miller played his entire 18-year career with the Pacers and is the franchise’s all-time leading scorer with 25,279 points. He was a five-time All-Star and was known for his clutch shooting, particularly in the playoffs. Miller is also a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.

At small forward is Indianapolis native and three-time All-Star, Billy Knight. Knight played for the Pacers from 1976 to 1983 and was known for his scoring ability. He averaged 22.5 points per game in the 1977-78 season and ranks third on the Pacers’ all-time scoring list.

At power forward, there are a number of candidates, but we’ll give the nod to Jermaine O’Neal. O’Neal was acquired by the Pacers in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2000 and spent nine seasons with the team. He was a six-time All-Star and helped lead the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2004. O’Neal averaged 18.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game over his Pacers’ career.

At center is franchise legend, Mel Daniels. Daniels played for the Pacers during their ABA days, leading them to three championships in four years from 1970 to 1973. He was a two-time ABA MVP and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. Daniels’ number 34 is retired by the Pacers.

Off the bench, the Pacers have had plenty of great players over the years. George McGinnis, who played for the Pacers from 1971 to 1975 and again from 1979 to 1982, was a two-time ABA MVP and led the league in scoring and rebounding in 1975. Rik Smits, the Pacers’ first-round pick in 1988, played his entire 12-year career in Indiana and was a key part of the team’s success in the 1990s.

Other notable Pacers’ reserves include Detlef Schrempf, Dale Davis, and Antonio Davis. Schrempf was a two-time All-Star and won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 1991. Dale Davis was a key part of the Pacers’ physical frontcourt in the 1990s and led the league in rebounding in 1997. Antonio Davis was also a solid rebounder and shot-blocker during his time in Indiana.

Overall, the Indiana Pacers’ all-time roster is filled with great players who have left their mark on the franchise. From Miller’s shooting heroics to O’Neal’s all-around game to Daniels’ dominance in the ABA, the Pacers have had no shortage of star players over the years. With current stars like Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis leading the way, the Pacers’ future looks bright as well.

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