April 12, 2017 – As the 2016-2017 basketball season comes to a close, the Indiana Pacers are giving thanks for long-time locker room attendant Matt Hayden. Rideshare company Uber surprised Hayden today by committing to provide him with rides to and from Bankers Life Fieldhouse throughout the 2017-2018 Pacers season.
"Matt's unwavering presence, tenacity and commitment to the Indiana Pacers has not gone unnoticed," said Indiana Pacers Vice President of Basketball Operations, Peter Dinwiddie. "I cannot imagine a Pacers game without him. We're so grateful that Uber was able to make sure Matt continues to be a meaningful part of Pacers game days.