Last Updated on May 9, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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Here’s a complete breakdown of the 1997–98 Indiana Pacers roster and player statistics:
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Travis Best | PG | 5-11 | 182 | July 12, 1972 | Georgia Tech |
| 5 | Jalen Rose | SF | 6-8 | 210 | January 30, 1973 | Michigan |
| 9 | Derrick McKey | SF | 6-10 | 241 | October 10, 1966 | Alabama |
| 13 | Mark Jackson | PG | 6-3 | 192 | April 1, 1965 | St. John’s |
| 17 | Chris Mullin | SF | 6-7 | 215 | July 30, 1963 | St. John’s |
| 20 | Fred Hoiberg | SG | 6-4 | 203 | October 15, 1972 | Iowa State |
| 21 | Etdrick Bohannon | PF | 6-9 | 220 | May 29, 1973 | Arizona, Tennessee, Auburn University at Montgomery |
| 31 | Reggie Miller | SG | 6-7 | 185 | August 24, 1965 | UCLA |
| 32 | Dale Davis | C | 6-11 | 230 | March 25, 1969 | Clemson |
| 33 | Antonio Davis | PF | 6-9 | 215 | October 31, 1968 | Texas-El Paso |
| 41 | Mark West | C | 6-10 | 230 | November 5, 1960 | Old Dominion |
| 43 | Mark Pope | SF | 6-10 | 235 | September 11, 1972 | Washington, Kentucky |
| 44 | Austin Croshere | PF | 6-9 | 235 | May 1, 1975 | Providence |
| 45 | Rik Smits | C | 7-4 | 250 | August 23, 1966 | Marist College |
Player Statistics (Per Game Averages)
| Player | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Miller | 81 | 19.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | .463 | .429 | .869 |
| Rik Smits | 73 | 16.7 | 6.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.3 | .520 | — | .773 |
| Dale Davis | 82 | 9.6 | 10.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.5 | .543 | — | .641 |
| Antonio Davis | 78 | 9.4 | 6.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.3 | .525 | — | .716 |
| Derrick McKey | 81 | 7.4 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | .457 | .200 | .739 |
| Mark Jackson | 82 | 8.4 | 3.9 | 8.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | .451 | .294 | .762 |
| Travis Best | 75 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | .407 | .364 | .828 |
| Chris Mullin | 82 | 11.3 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | .495 | .444 | .888 |
| Jalen Rose | 66 | 9.4 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | .474 | .379 | .855 |
| Fred Hoiberg | 66 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | .506 | .441 | .872 |
| Mark West | 37 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | .543 | — | .656 |
| Mark Pope | 14 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | .500 | — | .667 |
| Roshown McLeod | 3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | .600 | — | — |
Season Summary
- Record: 58–24
- Finish: 1st in Central Division
- Playoffs: Reached Eastern Conference Finals (lost to Chicago Bulls 4–3)
- Notable Additions: Larry Bird as head coach, Chris Mullin acquired in trade
- Style: Gritty defense, balanced offense with strong veteran leadership