Last Updated on June 12, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
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Here’s a complete breakdown of the 1997–98 Indiana Pacers roster and player statistics:
Indiana Pacers 1997–98 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Weight | Age | College/From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Reggie Miller | SG | 6’7″ | 185 lbs | 32 | UCLA |
| 32 | Rik Smits | C | 7’4″ | 250 lbs | 31 | Marist |
| 24 | Dale Davis | PF | 6’11” | 252 lbs | 28 | Clemson |
| 1 | Antonio Davis | PF | 6’9″ | 245 lbs | 29 | UTEP |
| 17 | Derrick McKey | SF | 6’10” | 225 lbs | 30 | Alabama |
| 13 | Mark Jackson | PG | 6’1″ | 180 lbs | 32 | St. John’s |
| 4 | Travis Best | PG | 5’11” | 182 lbs | 25 | Georgia Tech |
| 20 | Fred Hoiberg | SG | 6’5″ | 210 lbs | 25 | Iowa State |
| 21 | Chris Mullin | SF | 6’7″ | 215 lbs | 34 | St. John’s |
| 7 | Jalen Rose | SG | 6’8″ | 215 lbs | 24 | Michigan |
| 50 | Mark West | C | 6’10” | 245 lbs | 37 | Old Dominion |
| 6 | Roshown McLeod | SF | 6’8″ | 221 lbs | 22 | Duke |
| 9 | Mark Pope | PF | 6’10” | 235 lbs | 25 | Kentucky |
Head Coach: Larry Bird (1st season as Pacers head coach)
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