2 Nov 1999: Austin Croshere #44 of the Indiana Pacers listens to his teammate during the game against the New Jersey Nets at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Pacers defeated the Nets 119-112.
The 2000 season saw the emergence of Austin Croshere with the Indiana Pacers
The roster breakdown for the Indiana Pacers only trip to the NBA Finals did not have an optimistic outlook for the future.
Rik Smits retired after the season after declining numbers for four consecutive seasons and feet that were growing weary after a 12-year career.