**BREAKING: Danny Granger to Pay Last Respects to Indiana Pacers, Honoring Legacy and Historic Records**

 

**INDIANAPOLIS** – In an emotional and powerful gesture, former NBA All-Star and Indiana Pacers legend Danny Granger is set to return to Indianapolis to pay tribute to the franchise where he made his mark as one of the most prolific scorers in team history, ESPN confirmed Thursday.

 

Granger, now 42, was the face of the Pacers throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s, known for his elite scoring ability, clutch performances, and unwavering loyalty to the organization. Selected 17th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft, Granger quickly blossomed into a star, averaging over 25 points per game during the 2008-09 season—a year that earned him his lone All-Star selection and the NBA’s Most Improved Player award.

 

According to ESPN, Granger will appear during a special ceremony next week at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where he will “pay last respects” to his boyhood team’s record-breaking achievements and celebrate the Pacers’ resurgence as a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference.

 

Granger, who played nine seasons with the Pacers, remains one of the top scorers in franchise history, ranking among legends like Reggie Miller, Jermaine O’Neal, and Paul George. Though injuries derailed the latter part of his career, Granger’s impact on the Pacers and the city of Indianapolis remains deeply felt.

 

“Danny was the bridge between eras,” said one longtime team executive. “He carried the team when things were tough and laid the groundwork for the next generation.”

 

The tribute will also honor the Pacers’ recent accomplishments, including their dramatic run to the Eastern Conference Finals and the emergence of stars like Tyrese Haliburton. Fans are expected to pack the arena for Granger’s emotional return—marking a full-circle moment for a player who gave his heart to Indiana.

 

Further details about the ceremony and guest appearances will be announced in the coming days.