**BREAKING NEWS: Pacers Legend Larry Brown Returns as General Manager — Sparks New Era of Hope, Leadership, and Legacy**

 

*Indianapolis, IN – July 5, 2025* — In a move that has electrified the Indiana basketball world, the Pacers have officially announced that former head coach and Hall of Famer Larry Brown is returning to the franchise — this time as General Manager.

 

The 84-year-old basketball icon, who coached the Pacers from 1993 to 1997, is hailed as one of the most respected minds in the game. Brown led the team to multiple playoff runs during his tenure and laid the foundation for what would become a perennial contender in the late ’90s and early 2000s.

 

Fans and players alike are celebrating the return of a true legend to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

 

“This is home,” Brown said at an emotional press conference Friday afternoon. “I’ve always believed in this organization, this city, and these fans. I’m honored to help guide the next chapter of Pacers basketball.”

 

Brown’s return comes at a pivotal time for the franchise, following recent playoff exits and organizational reshuffling. As GM, Brown will oversee player development, draft strategy, and roster management — areas where his decades of experience are expected to have immediate impact.

 

Team owner Herb Simon called Brown’s return “a powerful moment of reconnection between our past and our future.”

 

“He knows what winning looks like. He’s done it at every level,” Simon said. “We believe he’s the right leader to carry us forward.”

 

Players, including star guard Tyrese Haliburton, have voiced excitement about the legendary coach-turned-executive rejoining the team. “Coach Brown is a genius — to have him in the front office is huge,” Haliburton said.

 

Outside the arena, fans gathered to celebrate with impromptu cheers and Larry Brown jerseys proudly on display.

 

With experience, wisdom, and an unmatched legacy, Larry Brown’s return signals more than nostalgia — it marks a new era of hope and ambition for the Indiana Pacers.