Media Day is always a day filled with optimism and excitement. The official tipoff to the start of a new NBA season, the day is usually filled with aspirations of deep playoff runs and anecdotes about dramatic offseason transformations.
This year, however, the optimism surrounding the Pacers seems genuine. After a challenging 2020-21 campaign that saw Indiana miss the playoffs for the first time in six years, the Blue & Gold seem ready to turn the page as they open the next chapter in franchise history.
The Pacers experienced plenty of hardships last season, navigating the NBA's challenging health and safety protocols and dealing with a rash of significant injuries.