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The 1999–00 Indiana Pacers paired a balanced, efficient offense with one of the league’s strongest defensive profiles, led by Reggie Miller’s perimeter scoring and Rik Smits’ interior production. Mark Jackson controlled the offense as the primary playmaker, while Dale Davis anchored the rebounding effort and Antonio Davis added frontcourt depth. Strong ball movement, reliable outside shooting, and physical interior play defined a well-rounded team with contributions throughout the rotation.

Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
3 Al Harrington PF 6-9 230 February 17, 1980 —
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
10 Jeff Foster C 6-11 236 January 16, 1977 Texas State University
13 Mark Jackson PG 6-3 192 April 1, 1965 St. John’s
14 Sam Perkins PF 6-9 235 June 14, 1961 UNC
17 Chris Mullin SG 6-7 215 July 30, 1963 St. John’s
24 Jonathan Bender SF 6-11 202 January 30, 1981 —
31 Reggie Miller SG 6-7 185 August 24, 1965 UCLA
32 Dale Davis C 6-11 230 March 25, 1969 Clemson
44 Austin Croshere PF 6-9 235 May 1, 1975 Providence
45 Rik Smits C 7-4 250 August 23, 1966 Marist College
55 Žan Tabak C 7-0 245 June 15, 1970 —

Regular Season Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Reggie Miller SG 34 81 81 36.9 18.1 3.0 2.3 1.0 0.3 1.6 12.9 5.8 .448 5.0 2.0 .408 5.0 4.6 .919
Jalen Rose SF 27 80 80 37.2 18.2 4.8 4.0 1.1 0.6 2.4 15.0 7.0 .471 2.5 1.0 .393 3.8 3.2 .827
Rik Smits C 33 79 79 23.4 12.9 5.1 1.1 0.3 1.3 1.4 11.3 5.5 .484 0.0 0.0 .000 2.7 2.0 .739
Austin Croshere PF 24 81 14 23.3 10.3 6.4 1.1 0.5 0.7 1.5 8.1 3.6 .441 2.1 0.8 .362 2.9 2.4 .848
Dale Davis C 30 74 72 28.7 10.0 9.9 0.9 0.7 1.3 1.2 8.1 4.1 .502 0.0 0.0   2.7 1.9 .685
Travis Best PG 27 82 0 20.6 8.9 1.7 3.3 0.9 0.1 1.3 6.8 3.3 .483 1.1 0.4 .376 2.3 1.9 .821
Mark Jackson PG 34 81 81 27.0 8.1 3.7 8.0 0.9 0.1 2.1 7.0 3.0 .432 2.7 1.1 .403 1.2 1.0 .806
Sam Perkins PF 38 81 0 20.0 6.6 3.6 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.8 5.4 2.3 .417 2.7 1.1 .408 1.2 1.0 .825
Al Harrington PF 19 50 0 17.1 6.6 3.2 0.8 0.5 0.2 1.3 5.3 2.4 .458 0.7 0.2 .235 2.2 1.6 .703
Chris Mullin SG 36 47 2 12.4 5.1 1.6 0.8 0.6 0.2 0.6 4.0 1.7 .428 2.3 1.0 .409 0.9 0.8 .902
Derrick McKey SF 33 32 0 19.8 4.3 4.2 1.1 0.9 0.4 0.6 3.4 1.3 .398 0.7 0.3 .435 1.8 1.3 .768
Jonathan Bender SF 19 24 1 5.4 2.7 0.9 0.1 0.0 0.2 0.3 2.9 1.0 .329 0.5 0.1 .167 1.0 0.7 .667
Jeff Foster C 23 19 0 4.5 2.3 1.7 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 1.2 0.7 .565 0.1 0.0 .000 1.3 0.9 .680
Žan Tabak C 29 18 0 6.3 2.1 1.8 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.6 1.9 0.9 .471 0.0 0.0   0.4 0.3 .625
Team Totals     82 82 240.6 101.3 42.1 22.6 6.8 5.1 14.1 81.0 37.2 .459 18.1 7.1 .392 24.5 19.9 .811

Playoff Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Reggie Miller SG 34 22 22 40.5 24.0 2.4 2.7 1.0 0.5 1.3 17.5 7.9 .452 6.7 2.6 .395 5.9 5.5 .938
Jalen Rose SF 27 23 23 41.9 20.8 4.4 3.4 0.7 0.5 2.2 17.0 7.4 .437 3.0 1.3 .429 5.8 4.7 .805
Rik Smits C 33 22 21 21.0 11.0 3.5 1.0 0.5 0.9 1.2 9.4 4.7 .498 0.0 0.0 .000 1.8 1.6 .875
Austin Croshere PF 24 23 2 21.3 9.4 4.7 0.8 0.4 0.7 1.1 6.7 2.8 .418 1.6 0.7 .405 3.8 3.2 .839
Travis Best PG 27 23 0 20.1 8.9 2.5 2.9 0.8 0.2 1.1 7.8 3.3 .430 1.3 0.6 .433 1.9 1.6 .841
Dale Davis C 30 23 23 31.0 8.3 11.4 0.7 0.5 1.3 0.8 6.6 3.4 .523 0.0 0.0   2.6 1.4 .542
Mark Jackson PG 34 23 23 27.6 8.1 3.7 7.7 0.8 0.1 1.9 7.7 3.0 .392 2.9 0.9 .313 1.3 1.2 .903
Sam Perkins PF 38 23 0 18.1 4.8 3.2 0.4 0.2 0.3 0.3 4.6 1.5 .324 2.9 1.0 .348 0.9 0.8 .905
Derrick McKey SF 33 23 0 15.3 2.0 3.4 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.8 1.4 0.7 .469 0.3 0.0 .167 0.9 0.7 .800
Chris Mullin SG 36 9 1 10.0 3.4 1.6 0.6 0.7 0.1 0.4 2.3 1.1 .476 0.9 0.2 .250 1.2 1.0 .818
Žan Tabak C 29 10 0 4.7 1.2 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.8 0.4 .500 0.0 0.0   0.4 0.4 1.000
Jonathan Bender SF 19 9 0 2.3 1.3 0.3 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.4 .667 0.1 0.1 1.000 0.7 0.3 .500
Team Totals     23 23 241.1 98.1 40.5 20.3 5.4 4.7 11.6 78.9 35.0 .443 18.8 7.1 .379 25.4 21.0 .827

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%
Rik Smits C 33 79 79 1852 19.8 7.8 1.7 0.4 1.9 2.1 17.3 8.4 .484 0.0 0.0 .000 4.1 3.0 .739
Reggie Miller SG 34 81 81 2987 17.7 2.9 2.3 1.0 0.3 1.6 12.5 5.6 .448 4.9 2.0 .408 4.9 4.5 .919
Jalen Rose SF 27 80 80 2978 17.6 4.7 3.9 1.0 0.6 2.3 14.5 6.8 .471 2.4 0.9 .393 3.7 3.1 .827
Austin Croshere PF 24 81 14 1885 15.9 9.9 1.7 0.8 1.1 2.3 12.5 5.5 .441 3.3 1.2 .362 4.4 3.7 .848
Travis Best PG 27 82 0 1691 15.6 3.0 5.8 1.6 0.1 2.3 11.9 5.8 .483 2.0 0.7 .376 4.0 3.3 .821
Sam Perkins PF 38 81 0 1620 11.9 6.4 1.5 0.7 0.7 1.4 9.8 4.1 .417 4.8 2.0 .408 2.2 1.8 .825
Dale Davis C 30 74 72 2127 12.6 12.3 1.1 0.9 1.6 1.5 10.2 5.1 .502 0.0 0.0   3.4 2.4 .685
Mark Jackson PG 34 81 81 2190 10.8 4.9 10.7 1.2 0.2 2.9 9.4 4.0 .432 3.6 1.5 .403 1.6 1.3 .806
Chris Mullin SG 36 47 2 582 15.0 4.7 2.3 1.7 0.6 1.7 11.6 4.9 .428 6.8 2.8 .409 2.5 2.3 .902
Al Harrington PF 19 50 0 854 13.8 6.7 1.6 1.1 0.4 2.7 11.1 5.1 .458 1.4 0.3 .235 4.7 3.3 .703
Jonathan Bender SF 19 24 1 130 17.7 5.8 0.8 0.3 1.4 1.9 19.4 6.4 .329 3.3 0.6 .167 6.6 4.4 .667
Jeff Foster C 23 19 0 86 18.0 13.4 2.1 2.1 0.4 0.8 9.6 5.4 .565 0.4 0.0 .000 10.5 7.1 .680
Derrick McKey SF 33 32 0 634 7.9 7.7 2.0 1.6 0.7 1.1 6.1 2.4 .398 1.3 0.6 .435 3.2 2.4 .768
Žan Tabak C 29 18 0 114 11.7 10.1 1.3 0.9 2.8 3.5 10.7 5.1 .471 0.0 0.0   2.5 1.6 .625

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 34 22 22 892 21.3 2.1 2.4 0.9 0.4 1.1 15.5 7.0 .452 5.9 2.3 .395 5.2 4.9 .938
Rik Smits C 33 22 21 461 18.8 6.1 1.6 0.8 1.6 2.1 16.2 8.0 .498 0.1 0.0 .000 3.1 2.7 .875
Jalen Rose SF 27 23 23 964 17.9 3.8 2.9 0.6 0.4 1.9 14.6 6.4 .437 2.6 1.1 .429 5.0 4.0 .805
Austin Croshere PF 24 23 2 490 15.9 8.0 1.4 0.7 1.2 1.8 11.2 4.7 .418 2.7 1.1 .405 6.4 5.4 .839
Travis Best PG 27 23 0 463 15.9 4.4 5.1 1.5 0.3 1.9 13.9 6.0 .430 2.3 1.0 .433 3.4 2.9 .841
Mark Jackson PG 34 23 23 634 10.6 4.9 10.1 1.1 0.1 2.4 10.0 3.9 .392 3.8 1.2 .313 1.8 1.6 .903
Dale Davis C 30 23 23 714 9.6 13.3 0.9 0.6 1.6 0.9 7.6 4.0 .523 0.0 0.0   3.0 1.6 .542
Sam Perkins PF 38 23 0 417 9.5 6.3 0.9 0.3 0.5 0.7 9.1 2.9 .324 5.7 2.0 .348 1.8 1.6 .905
Jonathan Bender SF 19 9 0 21 20.6 5.1 0.0 1.7 0.0 0.0 10.3 6.9 .667 1.7 1.7 1.000 10.3 5.1 .500
Chris Mullin SG 36 9 1 90 12.4 5.6 2.0 2.4 0.4 1.6 8.4 4.0 .476 3.2 0.8 .250 4.4 3.6 .818
Derrick McKey SF 33 23 0 352 4.8 8.1 1.4 0.7 0.4 1.9 3.3 1.5 .469 0.6 0.1 .167 2.0 1.6 .800
Žan Tabak C 29 10 0 47 9.2 12.3 0.0 0.0 1.5 0.8 6.1 3.1 .500 0.0 0.0   3.1 3.1 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 34 81 81 2987 1470 239 187 85 25 129 1041 466 .448 404 165 .408 406 373 .919
Jalen Rose SF 27 80 80 2978 1457 387 320 84 49 188 1196 563 .471 196 77 .393 307 254 .827
Rik Smits C 33 79 79 1852 1018 401 85 20 100 108 890 431 .484 1 0 .000 211 156 .739
Austin Croshere PF 24 81 14 1885 835 516 89 44 60 121 653 288 .441 174 63 .362 231 196 .848
Dale Davis C 30 74 72 2127 743 729 64 52 94 91 602 302 .502 0 0   203 139 .685
Travis Best PG 27 82 0 1691 733 142 272 76 5 107 561 271 .483 93 35 .376 190 156 .821
Mark Jackson PG 34 81 81 2190 660 296 650 76 10 174 570 246 .432 221 89 .403 98 79 .806
Sam Perkins PF 38 81 0 1620 537 289 68 31 33 63 441 184 .417 218 89 .408 97 80 .825
Al Harrington PF 19 50 0 854 328 159 38 25 9 65 264 121 .458 34 8 .235 111 78 .703
Chris Mullin SG 36 47 2 582 242 76 37 28 9 28 187 80 .428 110 45 .409 41 37 .902
Derrick McKey SF 33 32 0 634 139 135 35 29 13 19 108 43 .398 23 10 .435 56 43 .768
Jonathan Bender SF 19 24 1 130 64 21 3 1 5 7 70 23 .329 12 2 .167 24 16 .667
Jeff Foster C 23 19 0 86 43 32 5 5 1 2 23 13 .565 1 0 .000 25 17 .680
Žan Tabak C 29 18 0 114 37 32 4 3 9 11 34 16 .471 0 0   8 5 .625
Team Totals     82 82 19730 8306 3454 1857 559 422 1113 6640 3047 .459 1487 583 .392 2008 1629 .811

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   34 22 22 892 527 53 60 23 10 28 385 174 .452 147 58 .395 129 121 .938
Jalen Rose   27 23 23 964 479 101 78 16 11 50 391 171 .437 70 30 .429 133 107 .805
Rik Smits   33 22 21 461 241 78 21 10 20 27 207 103 .498 1 0 .000 40 35 .875
Austin Croshere   24 23 2 490 216 109 19 9 16 25 153 64 .418 37 15 .405 87 73 .839
Travis Best   27 23 0 463 204 57 66 19 4 25 179 77 .430 30 13 .433 44 37 .841
Dale Davis   30 23 23 714 190 263 17 11 31 18 151 79 .523 0 0   59 32 .542
Mark Jackson   34 23 23 634 187 86 178 19 2 43 176 69 .392 67 21 .313 31 28 .903
Sam Perkins   38 23 0 417 110 73 10 4 6 8 105 34 .324 66 23 .348 21 19 .905
Derrick McKey   33 23 0 352 47 79 14 7 4 19 32 15 .469 6 1 .167 20 16 .800
Chris Mullin   36 9 1 90 31 14 5 6 1 4 21 10 .476 8 2 .250 11 9 .818
Žan Tabak   29 10 0 47 12 16 0 0 2 1 8 4 .500 0 0   4 4 1.000
Jonathan Bender   19 9 0 21 12 3 0 1 0 0 6 4 .667 1 1 1.000 6 3 .500
Team Totals     23 23 5545 2256 932 468 125 107 248 1814 804 .443 433 164 .379 585 484 .827

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK Impact Index Notes Awards
Jalen Rose Primary Wing Creator (1.1) 37.2 High (1.2) 18.2 4.8 4.0 1.7 75.77 Rose operated as Indiana’s emerging offensive focal point, combining isolation scoring with secondary playmaking and enough perimeter shooting to keep defenses honest. Contemporary AP coverage noted that his first full starting role in four years coincided with a major expansion in responsibility, and his 18.2 PPG led the Pacers. ESPN/AP coverage Most Improved Player (2000); MVP voting 13th; Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Reggie Miller Movement Shooting Engine (1.1) 36.9 High (1.2) 18.1 3.0 2.3 1.3 65.21 Miller remained the half-court release valve, constantly working off screens and forcing defenses to chase him beyond the arc. Retrospective reporting on Indiana’s 2000 run emphasizes that the Pacers reached the Finals without an All-NBA teammate, with Miller’s shooting and late-game shot creation central to that postseason identity. Yahoo Sports NBA All-Star (2000); MVP voting 13th; Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Dale Davis Interior Defensive Anchor (1.05) 28.7 Medium (1.1) 10.0 9.9 0.9 2.0 52.67 Davis supplied the physical interior work that allowed Indiana’s perimeter scorers to operate, especially on the glass and around the defensive basket. Contemporary coverage described him as a central part of the Pacers’ veteran structure, while his 9.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks reflected a frontcourt role built more around possession control and defense than offensive volume. Axios Indianapolis NBA All-Star (2000); Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Mark Jackson Franchise Floor General (1.05) 27.0 Medium (1.1) 8.1 3.7 8.0 0.9 47.82 Jackson functioned as the team’s primary organizer, using his size and post-up game to create advantages while controlling Indiana’s half-court tempo. Finals reporting captured the contrast between his playmaking responsibilities and the physical matchup problems presented by Shaquille O’Neal, underscoring how much Indiana relied on Jackson to keep its offense organized. Los Angeles Times Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Rik Smits Starting Interior Scoring Hub (1.05) 23.4 Medium (1.1) 12.9 5.1 1.1 1.6 47.82 Smits remained Indiana’s primary interior scoring option, particularly as a high-post and mid-range target who could force defenses to account for his soft shooting touch at 7-foot-4. Contemporary reporting around his eventual retirement stressed how much his presence affected spacing, with Larry Bird noting that Smits could draw double-teams and open opportunities for Indiana’s perimeter shooters. AOL / Indianapolis Star Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Austin Croshere Sixth Man Frontcourt Scorer (1.05) 23.3 Medium (1.1) 10.3 6.4 1.1 1.2 43.89 Croshere was the bench’s most important scoring change-up, stretching opposing frontcourts with his three-point shot while also attacking closeouts and competing on the glass. AP playoff coverage showed how quickly his role expanded, including a 22-point conference-finals performance in which he shot 4-for-4 from three and helped neutralize Marcus Camby. CBS News/AP coverage Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Travis Best Instant-Offense Reserve Guard (1.05) 20.6 Medium (1.1) 8.9 1.7 3.3 1.0 34.42 Best gave Indiana a change of pace from the second unit, attacking with speed and providing enough scoring to punish defenses that overloaded toward the starters. Contemporary Finals reporting specifically described his speed and scoring as a key bench weapon, while his 3.3 assists show that his reserve role included real playmaking rather than simple shot hunting. Los Angeles Times Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Sam Perkins Stretch Frontcourt Specialist (1.0) 20.0 Low (1.0) 6.6 3.6 0.8 0.8 23.60 Perkins supplied spacing that was unusual for a veteran big of his era, allowing Indiana to pull opposing interior defenders away from the paint. His late three in Game 4 of the Finals illustrated the value of that role: even with limited offensive volume, his shooting could materially change the geometry of a possession. Sporting News Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Al Harrington Developmental Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) 17.1 Low (1.0) 6.6 3.2 0.8 0.7 22.60 Harrington was still a developmental piece rather than a playoff contributor, with Indiana trying to prepare its young forwards behind an aging veteran core. Contemporary reporting described him as energetic and eager for minutes, while also noting that he was left off the Finals roster after an uneven season interrupted by back problems. TalkSport Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Derrick McKey Defensive Utility Forward (1.0) 19.8 Low (1.0) 4.3 4.2 1.1 1.3 21.80 McKey’s value came from doing the connective defensive work without demanding possessions, using his length to guard across the forward spots and contribute as a help defender. His low offensive volume fits the veteran utility role Indiana carried into the postseason, while his 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks per game show the defensive activity behind that assignment. Sporting News playoff history Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Chris Mullin Veteran Floor-Spacing Specialist (1.0) 12.4 Low (1.0) 5.1 1.6 0.8 0.8 16.60 Mullin had shifted from primary scorer to situational shooting specialist, with Indiana using his veteran spacing and decision-making in a much smaller workload. Contemporary reporting after the season noted that his playing time had fallen sharply, but also emphasized that he remained associated with the Pacers’ three-year run through the conference finals and Finals. Duke Basketball Report Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Žan Tabak Backup Interior Enforcer (1.0) 6.3 Low (1.0) 2.1 1.8 0.2 0.7 9.60 Tabak served primarily as emergency interior depth behind Smits and Perkins, with his minutes concentrated in matchup situations. Contemporary Finals coverage shows him entering when the main centers rested and absorbing difficult defensive possessions against the Lakers’ reserve frontcourt; independent coverage of his regular-season role was limited. Los Angeles Times Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Jeff Foster Energy Rebound Reserve (1.0) 4.5 Low (1.0) 2.3 1.7 0.3 0.4 9.40 Foster was essentially a depth-development project on a veteran-heavy roster, with his early opportunities limited by the presence of Smits, Perkins and Tabak. Contemporary reporting identified him alongside Harrington and Bender as part of Indiana’s next generation, while his 19-game workload shows how little immediate responsibility he carried. The Washington Post Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Jonathan Bender High-Upside Developmental Wing (1.0) 5.4 Low (1.0) 2.7 0.9 0.1 0.2 7.80 Bender was being groomed as a long-term perimeter-oriented big rather than relied upon for immediate production, a difficult assignment on a veteran contender. Later basketball reporting recalled that his explosive perimeter skill was evident from his first NBA appearance, but his opportunity in this season remained extremely limited by the roster and his youth. Fortune Eastern Conference Champion (2000)
Team Totals Indiana Pacers 240.6 — 101.3 42.1 22.6 11.9 — **Indiana combined a veteran half-court structure with emerging scoring from Rose, reserve production from Croshere and Best, and a frontcourt built around Smits and Davis. The roster’s balance helped produce the Eastern Conference’s best regular-season record and Indiana’s first NBA Finals appearance. SLAM Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Reggie Miller Primary Movement Scorer (1.1) 40.5 High (1.2) 24.0 2.4 2.7 1.5 80.78 Movement shooting was Indiana’s offensive pressure point, with Miller constantly working through screens and forcing defenders to chase him around the perimeter. He scored 34 in the Game 6 clincher against New York and remained the Pacers’ most trusted late-clock option throughout the run. (Yahoo Sports) NBA All-Star (2000); Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Jalen Rose Primary Wing Creator (1.1) 41.9 High (1.2) 20.8 4.4 3.4 1.2 78.67 Rose had become Indiana’s main matchup creator on the wing, particularly valuable because he could attack slower forwards off the dribble and defend opposing perimeter scorers. He played all 48 minutes in Game 2 against New York and was repeatedly identified as the Pacers’ most versatile perimeter matchup. (ESPN) Most Improved Player (2000); MVP voting 13th; Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Dale Davis Defensive Rebounding Anchor (1.05) 31.0 Medium (1.1) 8.3 11.4 0.7 1.8 51.28 Davis was the interior stabilizer, doing the dirty work against bigger frontcourts while controlling defensive possessions with physical rebounding and rim protection. His 16 rebounds in several Eastern Conference Finals games reflected how heavily Indiana depended on him to prevent second chances against New York. (The Washington Post) NBA All-Star (2000); Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Mark Jackson Half-Court Floor General (1.05) 27.6 Medium (1.1) 8.1 3.7 7.7 0.9 47.12 Jackson remained the organizer of Indiana’s half-court offense, using deliberate tempo, post entries and passing angles to get the Pacers into their preferred sets. His playmaking mattered even when his jumper did not, and contemporary playoff coverage repeatedly framed Jackson and Travis Best as Indiana’s savvy point-guard tandem. (Bleacher Report) Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Rik Smits Starting Post Scoring Hub (1.05) 21.0 Medium (1.1) 11.0 3.5 1.0 1.4 39.04 Smits remained Indiana’s primary interior scoring target when the offense needed a controlled half-court possession, particularly with his high-release jumper and size over smaller defenders. Larry Bird leaned on him heavily during the Knicks series, including a 21-point first half in Game 3 before Indiana’s offense stalled. (Los Angeles Times) Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Austin Croshere Stretch Frontcourt Catalyst (1.05) 21.3 Medium (1.1) 9.4 4.7 0.8 1.1 36.96 Croshere gave Indiana a different frontcourt look, combining three-point range with aggressive closeout attacks and active rebounding. His shooting forced opposing bigs away from the paint, while his expanded playoff role helped make the Pacers quicker and more versatile than the veteran core alone would have allowed. (SI) Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Travis Best Second-Unit Shot-Creating Guard (1.05) 20.1 Medium (1.1) 8.9 2.5 2.9 1.0 35.34 Best supplied pace and aggressive guard play from the second unit, often taking over possessions when Indiana needed to change tempo. His most important moment came against Milwaukee, when he hit the series-clinching three with 16.5 seconds left after Miller’s 41-point performance had kept Indiana alive. (CBS News) Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Sam Perkins Veteran Stretch-Center Specialist (1.0) 18.1 Low (1.0) 4.8 3.2 0.4 0.5 17.80 Perkins provided veteran spacing and frontcourt flexibility, allowing Indiana to pull opposing bigs away from the lane with his willingness to shoot from three. His playoff minutes were modest, but his experience and ability to function as either a power forward or small-ball center gave the rotation another tactical option. (FOX Sports) Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Derrick McKey Defensive Utility Wing (1.0) 15.3 Low (1.0) 2.0 3.4 0.6 0.5 13.00 McKey was the veteran defensive utility piece, absorbing difficult wing assignments while contributing without needing offensive touches. His value was largely positional and connective: he could defend multiple frontcourt spots, make the extra pass and keep Indiana’s structure intact during second-unit minutes. (Yahoo Sports) Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Chris Mullin Veteran Shooting Specialist (1.0) 10.0 Low (1.0) 3.4 1.6 0.6 0.8 12.80 Mullin’s role had become almost entirely situational by the postseason, with his value centered on shooting, preparation and veteran knowledge rather than regular minutes. Contemporary Finals reporting noted that he had appeared in only seven playoff games entering the Finals and had accepted a largely ceremonial role while remaining ready if Bird needed his jumper. (SFGate) Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Žan Tabak Emergency Interior Reserve (1.0) 4.7 Low (1.0) 1.2 1.6 0.0 0.2 6.00 Tabak was emergency center depth behind Smits, Davis and Perkins, appearing only when Indiana needed additional size or a temporary interior matchup. Independent contemporary coverage of his postseason role is limited, but his brief appearances confirm that he functioned as situational frontcourt insurance rather than part of the regular rotation. (TalkSport) Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Jonathan Bender Developmental Stretch Forward (1.0) 2.3 Low (1.0) 1.3 0.3 0.0 0.1 3.40 Bender was a developmental prospect on a veteran contender, receiving only token postseason minutes while Indiana prioritized its established rotation. His presence was more about the franchise’s planned transition toward a younger roster than immediate playoff production, with contemporary reporting identifying him as part of Indiana’s longer-term group alongside Harrington, Foster, Croshere and Best. (ESPN) Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)
Team Totals Indiana Pacers 241.1 — 98.1 40.5 20.3 10.1 422.19 Indiana’s playoff identity centered on Miller’s movement shooting, Rose’s wing creation, Davis’ interior rebounding and Jackson’s orchestration. The emergence of Croshere and Best gave the veteran core enough athleticism and bench scoring to survive Milwaukee, Philadelphia and New York before reaching the franchise’s first NBA Finals. (basketballnetwork.net) Eastern Conference Champion (2000); NBA Finals (2000)