GOOD NEWS: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is Now With Indiana pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle, Giving Shocking Announcement And Promising Entire Indiana pacers Team Not to….see more 

In a stunning and heartwarming moment that took NBA fans by surprise, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joined Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle during a special press appearance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse earlier today. What started as a routine media day turned into a jaw-dropping announcement that left Pacers players, staff, and fans in joyful disbelief.

The Shocking Announcement

With Carlisle by his side, Silver praised the Pacers for their remarkable 2024-2025 season, which saw the team battle their way to the NBA Finals in a Cinderella run that captured national attention.

But then came the shocker.

> “The NBA will never overlook what this team has accomplished,” said Silver. “Starting next season, we are launching a new initiative—Legacy Recognition Games—and the Indiana Pacers will be the first team honored. Every player on this roster will be celebrated, their stories told, and their fight remembered.”Promise to the Entire Team

Silver’s promise? “No Pacer will be forgotten.” This includes plans for:

A documentary series featuring the behind-the-scenes journey of the team.

Special league-wide recognition nights across NBA arenas.

Financial investments in community outreach programs chosen by Pacers players.

Coach Carlisle, emotional and visibly moved, addressed the crowd:

> “These guys have poured their hearts out all season. They’ve earned respect, not just wins. What Adam’s doing today… it’s bigger than basketball.”

Player Reactions

Tyrese Haliburton, star guard for the Pacers, said, “We didn’t win the title, but today feels like a victory for everything we stood for this season.”

Myles Turner, the team’s defensive anchor, added, “This shows the league sees us—not just as players, but as people who gave it our all.”

What’s Next?

The first Legacy Recognition Game is scheduled for opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season, with the Indiana Pacers front and center.

Final Word

In a league often dominated by superteams and star-driven headlines, the Indiana Pacers reminded everyone of the power of heart, teamwork, and resilience. And thanks to Adam Silver’s powerful gesture, their legacy will be honored not just in Indiana—but across the entire basketball world.