The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday that Jim O’Brien has been named the new head coach.
The 55-year-old O’Brien becomes the Pacers’ 13th head coach in franchise history.
“We’re very happy to have Jim as the new coach of the Indiana Pacers,” said President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird. “After speaking with him the last 10 days, we have a vision of where we want this team to go, from how we are going to practice, to how we are going to play and the style we’re going to play. We are on the same page. I believe it is very important to have a coach with experience and I feel Jim is the guy who will take us to the next level.”
O’Brien, who previously has been the head coach of the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, said, “I am thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to be the coach of the Indiana Pacers. The tradition of this franchise and the passion that this state has for the game of basketball has been well-documented. Since this job became available, it has been my dream to get in front of Larry and Donnie (Walsh) to talk about my strong interest in this job. I’ve been very fortunate to get in front of them and feel great about the outcome.
“I look forward to getting to work and being an integral part of the Pacers’ future.”
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The Indiana Pacers will introduce their new head coach on Thursday at 5:00 local time.
ESPN's Marc Stein is reporting that Jim O'Brien will be named head coach.
Bulls lead assistant Jim Boylan is the only candidate to be interviewed twice other than Stan Van Gundy who decided not to take the job.
Brian Shaw has interviewed for the position as well.
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May 31, 2007 11:43 AM EST
Peter Vescey is reporting that the Lakers and Pacers have laid the groundwork for a deal to send Jermaine O'Neal to Los Angeles.
Within the last week, the Lakers inquired about O'Neal and were told he is available. According to Vescey, the Pacers also confirmed that the Lakers have enough assets to make a deal work. But no negotiations have been undertaken between the two sides, which would seem to cast doubt on the credibility of the entire report to begin with.
Lamar Odom would have to be the principal player heading back to Indiana. Center Andrew Bynum is another likely piece in such a deal.
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Pacers May 2007 Archive
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Chicago Tribune | May 30, 2007
Bulls lead assistant Jim Boylan had his second interview with the Pacers for their vacant head-coaching job on Tuesday, according to a league source.
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ESPN | May 29, 2007
The Pacers are increasingly open to moving Jermaine O'Neal, according to NBA front-office sources that spoke with Marc Stein of ESPN.
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Indianapolis Star | May 25, 2007
"You never know. I hope so," Larry Bird told NBA Radio when asked whether O'Neal would return.
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Chicago Tribune | May 24, 2007
Bulls assistant Jim Boylan interviewed Wednesday with the Pacers for their vacant head-coaching job, league sources said.
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Mike Wells/Indianapolis Star | May 23, 2007
Former Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy turned down the opportunity to be the Pacers' next head coach.
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Sun-Sentinel | May 21, 2007
Stan Van Gundy has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Rick Carlisle as head coach of the Indiana Pacers.
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WTHR | May 18, 2007
Former Miami Heat Coach Stan Van Gundy is interviewing with the Pacers and he's scheduled to have dinner with Larry Bird later Friday night.
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Indianapolis Star | May 16, 2007
The Indiana Pacers interviewed assistant coach Johnny Davis and Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw for their vacant head coaching position Tuesday.
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AP | May 15, 2007
Pacers assistant coach Johnny Davis interviewed for the team's vacant head coaching position Tuesday.
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Canadian Press | May 15, 2007
Raptors' GM Bryan Colangelo has turned down one National Basketball Association team interested in speaking with his head coach Sam Mitchell.
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ESPN | May 13, 2007
Indiana Pacers assistant coach Johnny Davis says he will interview next week for the team's vacant head coaching job.
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Palm Beach Post | May 12, 2007
Stan Van Gundy, who cited family reasons when he resigned as Heat coach in December 2005, said today that he's ready to get back into NBA coaching.
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Indianapolis Star | May 12, 2007
The Pacers interviewed assistant coach Chuck Person on Friday and, according to multiple media reports, plan to talk to Chicago assistant Jim Boylan once the Bulls are eliminated from the playoffs.
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New York Post | May 11, 2007
Mark Jackson has been mentioned as a candidate for the Pacers head coach job.
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New York Post | May 10, 2007
Knick assistant coach Herb Williams' friendship with Michael Jordan helped land him an interview in Charlotte with the Bobcats on Tuesday afternoon for the team's head-coaching vacancy, the New York Post is reporting.
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Metro News | May 9, 2007
"That's just somebody that's putting out speculation," Jermaine O'Neal told The Associated Press.
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ESPN | May 9, 2007
The trial for Golden State's Stephen Jackson, accused of firing a gun during a fight at an Indianapolis strip club, has been delayed a second time.
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Toronto Star | May 7, 2007
Bryan Colangelo told Toronto reporters Saturday he's not sure he will give teams permission to talk to his coach.
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Chicago Tribune | May 7, 2007
Sources that spoke with Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune, say Jermaine O'Neal already has told the Pacers he wants to be traded to the Knicks and former Pacers coach and close friend Isiah Thomas.
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Newsday | May 6, 2007
"The Knicks already are monitoring Garnett's situation closely, as well they should," writes Ken Berger of Newsday.
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Toronto Star | May 5, 2007
Talks will begin to see if GM Byran Colangelo and coach Sam Mitchell are "on the same page."
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Indianapolis Star | May 3, 2007
Sam Mitchell, the current coach of the year, is widely regarded as a top choice for the Pacers, who fired coach Rick Carlisle last week.
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New York Post | May 2, 2007
ESPN and YES analyst Mark Jackson, whose name is rumored to be contacted with the Indiana coaching vacancy, said he has not been contacted by the Pacers.
