Herb Simon inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

Herb Simon, chair and owner of Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), was officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday night in Springfield, Massachusetts. Simon, the longest-tenured owner in NBA history, was enshrined under the “Contributors” category, which recognizes owners and executives who have been instrumental in helping grow basketball in the United States and across the globe. He joins Pacers legends Reggie Miller, George McGinnis, Bobby “Slick” Leonard, Roger Brown, Mel Daniels and Fever legend Tamika Catchings in the Naismith Hall of Fame. “This is not a recognition that I ever expected, but I’m so humbled and honored to receive it,” Simon said. “It has, however, given me a chance to reflect on the last 41 years, and one of the things I’ve realized is that I’m still as excited for the start of a new season as ever.” Simon and his brother, Melvin, purchased the Pacers in 1983, injecting the franchise with new energy and keeping the team firmly in Indiana. Working alongside business and civic leaders, the Simons were central to bringing the 1985 NBA All-Star Game to Indianapolis, an event that set an All-Star attendance record that stood until 2010. As an...