Though Roy Hibbert will soon be donning the Purple & Gold, let's look back at what he meant to the Blue & Gold.
Indiana has acquired a second-round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for two-time NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert, the Pacers announced Thursday.
Shortly thereafter, Pacers President of Basketball Operation Larry Bird issued an official statement regarding the trade, which, though amicable, is also noticeably brief:
"I'd like to thank Roy for all his contributions during his time in Indiana," said Bird. "He was a two-time NBA All-Star, and we appreciate everything he did for our franchise both on and off the court.