Who is the owner of the Indiana Pacers?

The Indiana Pacers compete in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the NBA. The franchise was founded in 1967 as part of the American Basketball Association (ABA), where they won three championships (1970, 1972, and 1973). Since the ABA-NBA merger, the Pacers have appeared in nine NBA Eastern Conference Finals, and the upcoming series against the Knicks\Celtics will be their tenth such appearance as of May 2025.

Pacers have been to the NBA finals once since the ABA-NBA merger in the year 1999-2000, where they lost in six games to the Los Angeles Lakers. Over the years, many great players have played with the franchise, including Reggie Miller, Chris Mullin, Alex English, Mel Daniels, Roger Brown, and George McGinnis. The Pacers play their home games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana Pacers Owner

The Indiana Pacers are owned by Herbert Simon and his brother, Stephen Simon, prominent American businessmen and billionaires. Steven Rales is also one of the owners, as per Forbes. Since 1983, Simon has been the owner of the Pacers. The Indiana Pacers are valued at $3.6 billion, as per Forbes.

Other teams owned by Herbert Simon

Indiana Fever

Along with the NBA, he also owns the Indiana Fever, a team in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) with his nephew.

Indy Eleven

Herb Simon also has an investment in The United Soccer League (USL), as he owns the team Indy Eleven.

Who is the Mascot of the Indiana Pacers?

Boomer the Panther is the Indiana Pacers' mascot. Boomer was introduced to Pacers fans in November 2008 and quickly became a fan favorite due to his entertaining acts. Boomer is known for his fan interactions and acrobatic stunts on the court.