Indiana Pacers majority owner Herb Simon thanks the fans who helped carry the team to the NBA Finals.
“To the best fans in basketball — thank you. The way you showed up for our Pacers this season was unlike anything I’ve ever seen,” the team posted on social media. “This team united our city and state, gave us memories for a lifetime, and reminded us all why it’s so special to be a Pacers fan. I’m grateful to all of you for a historic and truly unforgettable season.”
The Pacers took the season to the limit before losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-91 in Game 7.
Simon, the 90-year-old Indianapolis-based shopping mall magnate, has owned the team since he and his late brother Mel bought it in 1983. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.
Stephen Simon, Herb’s son and next in line to run the franchise, thanked the team on social media.
“Can never express how much love I have for these guys, one of the great runs in NBA playoffs history. Still crying for @TyHaliburton22, you are a warrior and a beautiful human as are the rest of the @Pacers”
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: ‘It’s so special to be a Pacers fan’: Pacers owner Herb Simon thanks fans for support in NBA Finals season
Reporting by Scott Horner, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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