Indiana Pacers 1993-94 Roster and Statistics

Last Updated on September 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

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The 1993–94 Indiana Pacers combined Reggie Miller’s perimeter scoring with Rik Smits’ efficient interior offense, while Mark Jackson directed the attack as the team’s primary facilitator. Dale Davis provided rebounding and defensive presence in the frontcourt, with Derrick McKey contributing versatile scoring and all-around play. The statistical profile reflects a balanced team built on efficient offense, strong ball movement, and physical interior play supported by disciplined defense.

Roster

NO.	PLAYER NAME	POS	HT	WT	DATE OF BIRTH	COLLEGE
3	Haywoode Workman	PG	6-2	180	January 23, 1966	Winston-Salem State, Oral Roberts
4	Byron Scott	SG	6-4	200	March 28, 1961	Arizona State
5	Sam Mitchell	PF	6-6	210	September 2, 1963	Mercer University
9	Derrick McKey	SF	6-10	241	October 10, 1966	Alabama
10	Vern Fleming	PG	6-5	185	February 4, 1962	Georgia
12	Lester Conner	PG	6-4	180	September 17, 1959	Oregon State
14	Gerald Paddio	SF	6-7	205	April 21, 1965	UNLV
21	Malik Sealy	SF	6-8	190	February 1, 1970	St. John’s
24	Pooh Richardson	PG	6-1	180	May 14, 1966	UCLA
31	Reggie Miller	SG	6-7	185	August 24, 1965	UCLA
32	Dale Davis	PF	6-11	230	March 25, 1969	Clemson
33	Antonio Davis	PF	6-9	215	October 31, 1968	Texas-El Paso
41	LaSalle Thompson	C	6-10	245	June 23, 1961	Texas
43	Scott Haskin	C	6-11	250	September 19, 1970	Oregon State
44	Kenny Williams	SF	6-9	205	June 9, 1969	Barton County Community College, Elizabeth City State University
45	Rik Smits	C	7-4	250	August 23, 1966	Marist College

Regular Season Per Game

Player	Pos	Age	GP	GS	MP	PTS	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	FGA	FGM	FG%	3PA	3PM	3P%	FTA	FTM	FT%
Reggie Miller	SG	28	79	79	33.4	19.9	2.7	3.1	1.5	0.3	2.2	13.2	6.6	.503	3.7	1.6	.421	5.6	5.1	.908
Rik Smits	C	27	78	75	27.1	15.7	6.2	2.0	0.6	1.1	1.9	11.8	6.3	.534	0.0	0.0	.000	3.8	3.1	.793
Derrick McKey	SF	27	76	76	34.4	12.0	5.3	4.3	1.5	0.6	3.0	9.3	4.7	.500	0.4	0.1	.290	3.3	2.5	.756
Dale Davis	PF	24	66	64	34.7	11.7	10.9	1.5	0.7	1.6	1.5	8.8	4.7	.529	0.0	0.0	.000	4.5	2.3	.527
Byron Scott	SG	32	67	2	17.9	10.4	1.6	2.0	0.9	0.1	1.5	8.2	3.8	.467	1.1	0.4	.365	2.9	2.3	.805
Antonio Davis	PF	25	81	4	21.4	7.7	6.2	0.7	0.6	1.0	1.3	5.2	2.7	.508	0.0	0.0	.000	3.7	2.4	.642
Haywoode Workman	PG	28	65	52	26.4	7.7	3.1	6.2	1.3	0.1	2.3	7.1	3.0	.424	0.9	0.3	.321	1.8	1.4	.802
Kenny Williams	SF	24	68	1	14.4	6.3	3.0	0.8	0.4	0.7	0.7	5.8	2.8	.488	0.1	0.0	.000	0.9	0.7	.703
Pooh Richardson	PG	27	37	25	27.6	10.0	3.0	6.4	0.9	0.1	2.4	9.6	4.3	.452	0.3	0.1	.250	2.1	1.3	.610
Sam Mitchell	PF	30	75	18	14.5	4.8	2.5	0.9	0.4	0.1	0.7	4.1	1.9	.458	0.1	0.0	.000	1.5	1.1	.745
Vern Fleming	PG	31	55	5	19.1	6.5	2.2	3.1	0.7	0.1	1.6	5.8	2.7	.462	0.1	0.0	.000	1.6	1.2	.736
Malik Sealy	SF	23	43	5	14.5	6.6	2.7	1.1	0.7	0.2	1.2	6.4	2.6	.405	0.4	0.1	.250	2.0	1.4	.678
LaSalle Thompson	C	32	30	1	9.4	2.3	2.5	0.5	0.3	0.3	0.8	2.6	0.9	.351	0.0	0.0		1.0	0.5	.533
Scott Haskin	C	23	27	2	6.9	2.0	2.0	0.2	0.1	0.6	0.5	1.7	0.8	.467	0.0	0.0		0.7	0.5	.684
Lester Conner	PG	34	11	0	15.4	2.8	2.2	2.8	1.3	0.1	0.8	3.5	1.3	.368	0.3	0.0	.000	0.5	0.3	.500
Gerald Paddio	SF	28	7	1	7.9	2.7	0.7	0.6	0.1	0.0	0.6	3.3	1.3	.391	0.0	0.0		0.3	0.1	.500
Team Totals			82	82	240.9	101.0	43.2	25.1	8.6	5.6	17.6	79.5	38.6	.486	6.1	2.2	.368	29.1	21.5	.738

Playoff Per Game

Player	Pos	Age	GP	GS	MP	PTS	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	FGA	FGM	FG%	3PA	3PM	3P%	FTA	FTM	FT%
Reggie Miller	SG	28	16	16	36.0	23.2	3.0	2.9	1.3	0.3	2.0	16.9	7.6	.448	5.2	2.2	.422	7.0	5.9	.839
Rik Smits	C	27	16	16	28.1	16.0	5.3	1.9	0.6	0.6	2.7	13.6	6.4	.472	0.0	0.0		3.9	3.1	.806
Derrick McKey	SF	27	16	16	36.7	9.7	6.1	4.2	1.6	0.6	2.5	8.9	3.6	.408	1.5	0.5	.333	2.9	1.9	.660
Antonio Davis	PF	25	16	0	25.1	8.4	6.6	0.4	0.7	1.1	1.4	5.6	3.0	.539	0.1	0.1	1.000	4.3	2.4	.559
Haywoode Workman	PG	28	16	15	31.9	8.0	3.2	7.0	1.8	0.1	2.4	8.2	2.8	.344	1.3	0.4	.286	2.4	2.0	.842
Byron Scott	SG	32	16	0	14.9	7.8	2.1	1.3	0.8	0.1	1.6	6.0	2.4	.396	1.2	0.6	.474	3.2	2.5	.784
Dale Davis	PF	24	16	16	36.1	7.7	9.9	0.7	1.1	1.1	1.9	6.6	3.5	.528	0.1	0.0	.000	2.3	0.7	.306
Vern Fleming	PG	31	16	1	15.4	5.9	1.3	2.4	0.6	0.1	1.4	4.8	2.4	.513	0.3	0.0	.000	1.3	1.1	.850
Sam Mitchell	PF	30	15	0	6.6	1.4	1.1	0.3	0.1	0.1	0.3	1.7	0.6	.346	0.1	0.0	.000	0.3	0.2	.750
Kenny Williams	SF	24	12	0	7.6	1.7	1.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	2.1	0.8	.360	0.0	0.0		0.2	0.2	1.000
LaSalle Thompson	C	32	7	0	5.6	1.4	1.4	0.7	0.4	0.1	0.6	1.6	0.6	.364	0.0	0.0		0.4	0.3	.667
Lester Conner	PG	34	6	0	3.7	1.0	0.7	0.0	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.8	0.3	.400	0.0	0.0		0.3	0.3	1.000
Team Totals			16	16	240.0	90.3	40.5	21.7	9.2	4.2	17.8	74.7	33.3	.445	9.7	3.7	.381	27.8	20.1	.724

Regular Season Per 36 Mins

Player	Pos	Age	GP	GS	MP	PTS	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	FGA	FGM	FG%	3PA	3PM	3P%	FTA	FTM	FT%
Reggie Miller	SG	28	79	79	2638	21.5	2.9	3.4	1.6	0.3	2.4	14.2	7.2	.503	4.0	1.7	.421	6.1	5.5	.908
Rik Smits	C	27	78	75	2113	20.9	8.2	2.7	0.8	1.4	2.6	15.7	8.4	.534	0.0	0.0	.000	5.1	4.1	.793
Byron Scott	SG	32	67	2	1197	20.9	3.3	4.0	1.9	0.3	3.1	16.5	7.7	.467	2.2	0.8	.365	5.9	4.7	.805
Malik Sealy	SF	23	43	5	623	16.5	6.8	2.8	1.8	0.5	2.9	15.8	6.4	.405	0.9	0.2	.250	5.0	3.4	.678
Kenny Williams	SF	24	68	1	982	15.7	7.5	1.9	0.9	1.8	1.6	14.3	7.0	.488	0.1	0.0	.000	2.3	1.6	.703
Antonio Davis	PF	25	81	4	1732	13.0	10.5	1.1	0.9	1.7	2.2	8.8	4.5	.508	0.0	0.0	.000	6.3	4.0	.642
Pooh Richardson	PG	27	37	25	1022	13.0	3.9	8.3	1.1	0.1	3.1	12.5	5.6	.452	0.4	0.1	.250	2.7	1.7	.610
Derrick McKey	SF	27	76	76	2613	12.6	5.5	4.5	1.5	0.7	3.1	9.8	4.9	.500	0.4	0.1	.290	3.5	2.6	.756
Gerald Paddio	SF	28	7	1	55	12.4	3.3	2.6	0.7	0.0	2.6	15.1	5.9	.391	0.0	0.0		1.3	0.7	.500
Vern Fleming	PG	31	55	5	1053	12.2	4.2	5.9	1.4	0.2	3.0	10.9	5.0	.462	0.1	0.0	.000	3.0	2.2	.736
Dale Davis	PF	24	66	64	2292	12.1	11.3	1.6	0.8	1.7	1.6	9.1	4.8	.529	0.0	0.0	.000	4.6	2.4	.527
Sam Mitchell	PF	30	75	18	1084	12.0	6.3	2.2	1.1	0.3	1.7	10.2	4.6	.458	0.2	0.0	.000	3.7	2.7	.745
LaSalle Thompson	C	32	30	1	282	8.9	9.6	2.0	1.3	1.0	2.9	9.8	3.4	.351	0.0	0.0		3.8	2.0	.533
Lester Conner	PG	34	11	0	169	6.6	5.1	6.6	3.0	0.2	1.9	8.1	3.0	.368	0.6	0.0	.000	1.3	0.6	.500
Scott Haskin	C	23	27	2	186	10.6	10.6	1.2	0.4	2.9	2.5	8.7	4.1	.467	0.0	0.0		3.7	2.5	.684

Playoff Per 36 Mins

Player	Pos	Age	GP	GS	MP	PTS	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	FGA	FGM	FG%	3PA	3PM	3P%	FTA	FTM	FT%
Reggie Miller	SG	28	16	16	576	23.2	3.0	2.9	1.3	0.2	2.0	16.9	7.6	.448	5.2	2.2	.422	7.0	5.9	.839
Rik Smits	C	27	16	16	450	20.5	6.7	2.5	0.8	0.7	3.4	17.4	8.2	.472	0.0	0.0		5.0	4.0	.806
Byron Scott	SG	32	16	0	239	18.8	5.0	3.0	1.8	0.3	3.8	14.5	5.7	.396	2.9	1.4	.474	7.7	6.0	.784
Vern Fleming	PG	31	16	1	247	13.8	3.1	5.5	1.5	0.1	3.2	11.1	5.7	.513	0.7	0.0	.000	2.9	2.5	.850
Antonio Davis	PF	25	16	0	401	12.1	9.5	0.6	1.0	1.6	2.0	8.0	4.3	.539	0.1	0.1	1.000	6.1	3.4	.559
Derrick McKey	SF	27	16	16	587	9.5	6.0	4.1	1.6	0.6	2.5	8.7	3.6	.408	1.5	0.5	.333	2.9	1.9	.660
Haywoode Workman	PG	28	16	15	511	9.0	3.6	7.9	2.0	0.1	2.7	9.2	3.2	.344	1.5	0.4	.286	2.7	2.3	.842
Dale Davis	PF	24	16	16	578	7.7	9.9	0.7	1.1	1.1	1.9	6.6	3.5	.528	0.1	0.0	.000	2.2	0.7	.306
Sam Mitchell	PF	30	15	0	99	7.6	6.2	1.8	0.7	0.7	1.5	9.5	3.3	.346	0.4	0.0	.000	1.5	1.1	.750
Kenny Williams	SF	24	12	0	91	7.9	6.7	2.0	2.0	1.2	2.0	9.9	3.6	.360	0.0	0.0		0.8	0.8	1.000
LaSalle Thompson	C	32	7	0	39	9.2	9.2	4.6	2.8	0.9	3.7	10.2	3.7	.364	0.0	0.0		2.8	1.8	.667
Lester Conner	PG	34	6	0	22	9.8	6.5	0.0	1.6	0.0	0.0	8.2	3.3	.400	0.0	0.0		3.3	3.3	1.000

Regular Season Totals

Player	Pos	Age	GP	GS	MP	PTS	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	FGA	FGM	FG%	3PA	3PM	3P%	FTA	FTM	FT%
Reggie Miller	SG	28	79	79	2638	1574	212	248	119	24	175	1042	524	.503	292	123	.421	444	403	.908
Rik Smits	C	27	78	75	2113	1224	483	156	49	82	151	923	493	.534	1	0	.000	300	238	.793
Derrick McKey	SF	27	76	76	2613	911	402	327	111	49	228	710	355	.500	31	9	.290	254	192	.756
Dale Davis	PF	24	66	64	2292	771	718	100	48	106	102	582	308	.529	1	0	.000	294	155	.527
Byron Scott	SG	32	67	2	1197	696	110	133	62	9	103	548	256	.467	74	27	.365	195	157	.805
Antonio Davis	PF	25	81	4	1732	626	505	55	45	84	107	425	216	.508	1	0	.000	302	194	.642
Haywoode Workman	PG	28	65	52	1714	501	204	404	85	4	151	460	195	.424	56	18	.321	116	93	.802
Kenny Williams	SF	24	68	1	982	427	205	52	24	49	45	391	191	.488	4	0	.000	64	45	.703
Pooh Richardson	PG	27	37	25	1022	370	110	237	32	3	88	354	160	.452	12	3	.250	77	47	.610
Sam Mitchell	PF	30	75	18	1084	362	190	65	33	9	50	306	140	.458	5	0	.000	110	82	.745
Vern Fleming	PG	31	55	5	1053	358	123	173	40	6	87	318	147	.462	4	0	.000	87	64	.736
Malik Sealy	SF	23	43	5	623	285	118	48	31	8	51	274	111	.405	16	4	.250	87	59	.678
LaSalle Thompson	C	32	30	1	282	70	75	16	10	8	23	77	27	.351	0	0		30	16	.533
Scott Haskin	C	23	27	2	186	55	55	6	2	15	13	45	21	.467	0	0		19	13	.684
Lester Conner	PG	34	11	0	169	31	24	31	14	1	9	38	14	.368	3	0	.000	6	3	.500
Gerald Paddio	SF	28	7	1	55	19	5	4	1	0	4	23	9	.391	0	0		2	1	.500
Team Totals			82	82	19755	8280	3539	2055	706	457	1387	6516	3167	.486	500	184	.368	2387	1762	.738

Playoff Totals

Player	Pos	Age	GP	GS	MP	PTS	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	FGA	FGM	FG%	3PA	3PM	3P%	FTA	FTM	FT%
Reggie Miller	SG	28	16	16	576	371	48	46	21	4	32	270	121	.448	83	35	.422	112	94	.839
Rik Smits	C	27	16	16	450	256	84	31	10	9	43	218	103	.472	0	0		62	50	.806
Derrick McKey	SF	27	16	16	587	155	98	67	26	9	40	142	58	.408	24	8	.333	47	31	.660
Antonio Davis	PF	25	16	0	401	135	106	7	11	18	22	89	48	.539	1	1	1.000	68	38	.559
Haywoode Workman	PG	28	16	15	511	128	51	112	28	1	38	131	45	.344	21	6	.286	38	32	.842
Byron Scott	SG	32	16	0	239	125	33	20	12	2	25	96	38	.396	19	9	.474	51	40	.784
Dale Davis	PF	24	16	16	578	123	159	11	18	17	30	106	56	.528	1	0	.000	36	11	.306
Vern Fleming	PG	31	16	1	247	95	21	38	10	1	22	76	39	.513	5	0	.000	20	17	.850
Sam Mitchell	PF	30	15	0	99	21	17	5	2	2	4	26	9	.346	1	0	.000	4	3	.750
Kenny Williams	SF	24	12	0	91	20	17	5	5	3	5	25	9	.360	0	0		2	2	1.000
LaSalle Thompson	C	32	7	0	39	10	10	5	3	1	4	11	4	.364	0	0		3	2	.667
Lester Conner	PG	34	6	0	22	6	4	0	1	0	0	5	2	.400	0	0		2	2	1.000
Team Totals			16	16	3840	1445	648	347	147	67	265	1195	532	.445	155	59	.381	445	322	.724

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name	Role Tier	MPG	Usage Tier	PPG	RPG	APG	STK	Impact Index	Notes	Awards
Reggie Miller	Primary Offensive Engine (1.1)	33.4	High (1.2)	19.9	2.7	3.1	1.8	72.6	Miller functioned as Indiana’s offensive release valve, with Larry Brown emphasizing his movement and unselfishness rather than simply handing him isolations. His 19.9 points came with elite shooting efficiency, including a 50.3/42.1/90.8 shooting line, and the season’s defining playoff performance came when he scored 25 fourth-quarter points against New York in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Sports Illustrated coverage	50-40-90 Club (1994); FIBA World Championship Gold Medal (1994)
Rik Smits	Offensive Focal Point (1.05)	27.1	Medium (1.1)	15.7	6.2	2.0	1.7	64.5	Smits became a much more deliberate part of Brown’s offense, with the coach making a point of restoring his confidence and getting him touches in the half court. His soft interior scoring gave Indiana a reliable counterweight to Miller’s perimeter gravity, while his 15.7 points on 53.4% shooting reflected a center being used as a genuine offensive weapon rather than merely a finisher. Los Angeles Times coverage	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Dale Davis	Defensive Anchor (1.05)	34.7	Medium (1.1)	11.7	10.9	1.5	2.3	61.0	Davis supplied the physical backbone of Indiana’s frontcourt, doing much of the dirty work that allowed the Pacers’ perimeter scorers to operate. His 10.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game understated the value of his interior presence; contemporary coverage repeatedly highlighted Indiana’s defensive identity, and Davis was central to the team’s ability to control the glass and protect the paint.	Tied 4th, Most Improved Player voting (1994); Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Derrick McKey	Starting Two-Way Forward (1.05)	34.4	Medium (1.1)	12.0	5.3	4.3	2.1	54.7	McKey’s value was tied to the way he connected several parts of Brown’s system. Indiana specifically acquired him to improve its defense, but he also gave the lineup a 6-foot-10 forward capable of moving the ball, making reads and attacking without monopolizing possessions. The 4.3 assists alongside 1.5 steals capture that unusual blend of connective offense and disruptive defense.	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Pooh Richardson	Lead Ball-Handling Creator (1.05)	27.6	Medium (1.1)	10.0	3.0	6.4	1.0	47.1	Richardson was the team’s established point-guard organizer before injuries interrupted his season. A separated shoulder ultimately cost him the final 13 regular-season games, and Brown chose not to disrupt the rotation after Indiana’s late surge, leaving Workman and Fleming to handle the playoff point duties. His 6.4 assists nevertheless show why he remained an important offensive organizer when available. Los Angeles Times profile	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Haywoode Workman	Breakthrough Starting Point Guard (1.05)	26.4	Medium (1.1)	7.7	3.1	6.2	1.4	42.5	Workman’s relentless approach earned Larry Brown’s trust and turned a journeyman guard into a 52-game starter. He was asked to defend opposing lead guards, push the tempo and keep the offense organized without demanding scoring opportunities, a role that became especially important after Richardson’s injury. His 6.2 assists and 1.3 steals fit that blue-collar point-guard identity.	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Byron Scott	Sixth Man Scoring Veteran (1.0)	17.9	Medium (1.1)	10.4	1.6	2.0	1.0	33.0	Scott brought championship experience and instant perimeter offense to a young, defense-first group. His most important contribution came in the postseason opener against Orlando, when he calmly buried the game-winning three after Miller created the opening. That moment captured his value: limited minutes, quick offensive decisions and veteran confidence when the game tightened. Washington Post coverage of the 1994 playoff run	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Antonio Davis	Interior Energy Reserve (1.0)	21.4	Low (1.0)	7.7	6.2	0.7	1.6	32.4	Davis immediately gave Indiana a rugged second interior presence, attacking the offensive glass and defending bigger bodies without needing plays called for him. His rookie-season role was especially valuable because the Pacers could lean on his physicality when Dale Davis or Smits needed a breather. He also represented Indiana at the 1994 Rookie Game and Slam Dunk Contest.	Rookie Game appearance (1994); Slam Dunk Contest appearance (1994); Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Vern Fleming	Veteran Backcourt Stabilizer (1.0)	19.1	Low (1.0)	6.5	2.2	3.1	0.8	25.2	Fleming was the veteran counterweight in a changing Indiana backcourt, providing composure and experience when Richardson was unavailable and Workman was still establishing himself. His minutes were no longer those of his earlier Pacers years, but his ability to handle the ball and keep the offense functional made him useful in Brown’s rotation, particularly during the deep playoff run.	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Malik Sealy	Developing Rotation Wing (1.0)	14.5	Low (1.0)	6.6	2.7	1.1	0.9	22.6	Sealy was still carving out a place as a young wing, offering enough size and scoring ability to spell McKey while learning a more demanding defensive system. His season was interrupted by injury, limiting him to 43 games, and Indiana ultimately moved him with Richardson in the offseason. The limited minutes explain the modest statistical footprint more than a lack of offensive skill. Seattle Times coverage of the 1994 trade	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Kenny Williams	Athletic Wing Reserve (1.0)	14.4	Low (1.0)	6.3	3.0	0.8	1.1	22.4	Williams occupied a depth-wing role in which athleticism and activity mattered more than designed offense. He could provide energy around the rim and had enough scoring ability to punish favorable matchups, but Brown’s established hierarchy left him outside the core rotation. His earlier dunk-contest pedigree also reflected the athletic tools that remained part of his game.	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Lester Conner	Emergency Point Guard (1.0)	15.4	Low (1.0)	2.8	2.2	2.8	1.4	18.4	Conner arrived as a veteran emergency option rather than a major part of Brown’s rotation, giving Indiana another experienced ball-handler when injuries created gaps in the backcourt. His late-season signing was primarily about roster insurance and dependable decision-making, with only 11 appearances limiting his opportunity to establish a larger role. Washington Post transaction coverage	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Sam Mitchell	Defensive Frontcourt Utility (1.0)	14.5	Low (1.0)	4.8	2.5	0.9	0.5	17.4	Mitchell’s contribution came through physical defense, rebounding and willingness to absorb difficult frontcourt assignments rather than offensive volume. He fit the identity Brown was building because he could enter a game, defend with purpose and keep the front line from losing its edge. His role was understated, but it complemented the Davis-heavy interior rotation.	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
LaSalle Thompson	Veteran Interior Reserve (1.0)	9.4	Low (1.0)	2.3	2.5	0.5	0.6	11.8	Thompson was used primarily as veteran insurance behind Smits, providing size, rebounding and experience in a frontcourt that had become increasingly dependent on younger players. His minutes were modest, and his offensive responsibilities were narrow, but his presence gave Brown another physical option when matchup or foul trouble demanded it.	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Scott Haskin	Deep-Court Centerpiece (1.0)	6.9	Low (1.0)	2.0	2.0	0.2	0.7	9.8	Haskin occupied the deepest center role on the roster, with his opportunities largely confined to short stretches behind Smits and Thompson. Contemporary reporting also noted a back injury that later required surgery, further restricting his availability. In this rotation, his value was essentially size and emergency depth rather than regular offensive involvement. Washington Post injury report	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Gerald Paddio	End-of-Roster Wing Reserve (1.0)	7.9	Low (1.0)	2.7	0.7	0.6	0.1	8.2	Paddio’s Indiana stint was extremely brief, making him more of a roster-depth piece than a true rotation player. His wider NBA reputation at the time was that of a well-traveled shooter searching for a stable opportunity, and the limited Pacers sample never gave him enough floor time to establish a meaningful role. Washington Post coverage of Paddio’s 1994 NBA search	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Team Totals	Indiana Pacers (47-35)	240.9	—	101.0	43.2	25.1	14.2	543.7	Brown’s first Indiana season produced a defense-first identity built around Miller’s perimeter gravity, Smits’ interior scoring, McKey’s two-way versatility and the emerging physicality of Dale Davis. The Pacers won their first two playoff series in franchise NBA history before pushing New York to seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals.	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name	Role Tier	MPG	Usage Tier	PPG	RPG	APG	STK	Impact Index	Notes	Awards
Reggie Miller	Primary Offensive Engine (1.1)	36.0	High (1.2)	23.2	3.0	2.9	1.6	81.0	Movement-based scoring remained the Pacers’ offensive pressure point, with Miller constantly forcing defenders to chase him through screens and off-ball cuts. His 23.2 playoff points came with 42.2% three-point shooting, but the bigger story was his willingness to take over late: the 39-point Game 5 against New York included 25 fourth-quarter points and five threes. Sporting News playoff retrospective	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994); FIBA World Championship Gold Medal (1994)
Rik Smits	Offensive Post Hub (1.05)	28.1	Medium (1.1)	16.0	5.3	1.9	1.2	56.4	Smits gave Indiana a genuine half-court scoring option alongside Miller, particularly with his turnaround jumper, soft touch and low-post counters. Larry Brown had pushed him to lose weight before the season to regain mobility and confidence, and that work showed in the postseason as Smits repeatedly carried Indiana’s interior offense when opponents overloaded toward Miller. Sports Illustrated Smits retrospective	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Derrick McKey	Two-Way Forward Connector (1.05)	36.7	Medium (1.1)	9.7	6.1	4.2	2.2	51.3	McKey’s playoff value was much broader than his scoring. He was trusted to defend across the frontcourt, move the ball and make connective plays, and his 4.2 assists were particularly useful beside Miller and Smits. In Game 7 against New York he produced 14 points, eight assists and two steals, illustrating how Indiana relied on his versatility when the offense became cramped. Washington Post playoff coverage	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Dale Davis	Interior Defensive Enforcer (1.05)	36.1	Medium (1.1)	7.7	9.9	0.7	2.2	47.4	Davis was the physical counterweight to Indiana’s perimeter game, absorbing difficult interior assignments while attacking the offensive glass. Against Atlanta he played 41 minutes in Game 1, grabbed 15 rebounds and scored 14 points, while his partnership with Antonio Davis gave Indiana a front line opponents described as especially tough inside. Los Angeles Times playoff report	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Haywoode Workman	Defensive Point Guard General (1.05)	31.9	High (1.2)	8.0	3.2	7.0	1.9	46.4	Workman’s job was to organize the offense without taking Miller’s possessions away while pressuring opposing guards at the other end. Larry Brown trusted his toughness and playmaking enough to start him through most of the run, and contemporary coverage specifically called him Indiana’s “playmaker” after he delivered 10 assists in the conference-semifinal clincher. Los Angeles Times playoff coverage	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Antonio Davis	High-Energy Frontcourt Catalyst (1.05)	25.1	Medium (1.1)	8.4	6.6	0.4	1.8	39.7	Davis became one of Indiana’s most important bench weapons once the playoffs tightened, bringing offensive rebounding, physical defense and straight-line interior scoring. His 15-point Game 1 against Atlanta included 12 points in the third quarter and several baskets created by offensive rebounds, prompting Larry Brown to praise both Davis brothers for repeatedly changing games from the bench. Los Angeles Times playoff report on Antonio Davis	All-Rookie Second Team (1994); Slam Dunk Contest appearance (1994); Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Byron Scott	Veteran Clutch Wing Reserve (1.0)	14.9	Low (1.0)	7.8	2.1	1.3	0.9	24.2	Scott supplied championship experience and timely shot-making without needing a large offensive role. His defining playoff moment came immediately in Game 1 at Orlando, when Brown inserted him late and Scott converted the game-winning three after an offensive rebound from Dale Davis and a drive-and-kick from Miller. Los Angeles Times conference-semifinal coverage	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Vern Fleming	Veteran Backcourt Stabilizer (1.0)	15.4	Low (1.0)	5.9	1.3	2.4	0.7	20.6	Fleming’s value was experience and composure rather than volume. Brown could turn to the veteran guard when Indiana needed another ball-handler, and he was even rewarded with a start in Game 1 of the conference finals after years of service to the franchise. His short running shot helped briefly pull Indiana within striking distance against New York. Los Angeles Times Game 1 report	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Sam Mitchell	Physical Defensive Reserve (1.0)	6.6	Low (1.0)	1.4	1.1	0.3	0.2	6.0	Mitchell’s playoff role was almost entirely about physicality, defensive resistance and absorbing difficult minutes against New York’s rugged forwards. His offensive workload was tiny, but that fit Indiana’s postseason hierarchy: Miller and Smits carried the scoring while the Davis brothers and McKey handled much of the defensive burden. Mitchell later described those Pacers-Knicks series as brutally physical contests. Wall Street Journal rivalry retrospective	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
LaSalle Thompson	Veteran Center Insurance (1.0)	5.6	Low (1.0)	1.4	1.4	0.7	0.5	8.0	Thompson was essentially matchup insurance behind Smits, with Indiana turning to his size and veteran experience when the frontcourt needed another body. His opportunities shrank sharply in the deeper rounds, but he remained part of Brown’s physical interior rotation during a postseason built around defending the paint and controlling the glass. ESPN player archive	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Kenny Williams	Athletic Wing Depth Piece (1.0)	7.6	Low (1.0)	1.7	1.4	0.4	0.7	8.4	Williams was used sparingly but offered the athleticism to change a possession with a cut, rebound or defensive play. His postseason minutes were particularly limited once Indiana’s veteran core settled into its preferred rotation, leaving him primarily as an emergency wing option rather than a designed offensive contributor. Basketball community retrospective on Williams	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Lester Conner	Emergency Ball-Handling Reserve (1.0)	3.7	Low (1.0)	1.0	0.7	0.0	0.2	3.8	Conner was added late in the regular season as veteran backcourt insurance, but Brown had little reason to disrupt the Workman-Fleming-Scott hierarchy during the playoff run. His postseason role therefore remained extremely narrow, essentially providing another experienced guard option when Indiana needed depth rather than another offensive creator. Washington Post transaction report	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)
Team Totals	Indiana Pacers	240.0	—	90.3	40.5	21.7	13.4	393.2	Indiana’s postseason identity was built around Miller’s perimeter gravity, Smits’ half-court scoring and a rugged frontcourt led by the Davis brothers. Brown’s group swept Orlando, eliminated the 57-win Hawks and pushed New York to seven games, establishing the defensive, physical personality that defined this Pacers era.	Eastern Conference Finals appearance (1994)