ESPN The Magazine has unveiled its latest "Ultimate Standings," an annual story where the magazine ranks all 122 franchises in the four major professional sports league.
The Pacers did quite well in this year's rankings, coming in 13th overall. Indiana was the fourth-highest ranked NBA franchise and the highest-ranked franchise from the Eastern Conference. The Pacers' ranking was up five spots from last year.
The Ultimate Standings rank each franchise in a number of categories. Those categories include title track, ownership, coaching, players, fan relations, affordability, stadium experience, and bang for the buck.
The Pacers did especially well in the financial categories.