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How the Pacers' bold unity gesture surprised Mark Jackson in 1998

The Bird-coached Pacers squeezed out a 58-24 record in the 1997-98 season, a major improvement from the previous year's 39-43 finish. Suddenly, the Pacers were a different ball club — better, faster, ...
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"Michael took himself out" - Pacers executive claims MJ feared one particular Indiana back-up guard

Jordan was a great defender himself, but when matched up against Best, the GOAT knew better than to stand his ground. Travis was as quick as a cat and as strong as an ox. Pacers general manager Donnie ...
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"That's fine with me. I can move on" - Larry Bird on possibly losing his job after 1998 ECF loss vs. Chicago Bulls

Larry Bird and the Indiana Pacers wanted to capitalize on the opportunity to retire Michael Jordan in the 1998 playoffs. They faced the Chicago Bulls in a do-or-die Game 7 in their Eastern Conference ...