Pacers legend George McGinnis -- who won two NBA titles and an MVP award -- passed away on Thursday after a suffering medical emergency last week.
According to the Pacers, McGinnis -- who played for Indiana from 1971 to 1975 before the NBA merger -- died at the Community North Hospital days after he went into cardiac arrest at his home.
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Hall of Famer George McGinnis," the Pacers said in a statement on Instagram.
"He was the very definition of an Indiana basketball legend, a champion, and Hall of Fame athlete.