Indiana Pacers: Best player in franchise history from each SEC program

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Best Indiana Pacers Player from Georgia: Vern Fleming

The Pacers took Vern Fleming with the 18th overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft. The Third-Team All-American immediately took over the point guard responsibilities starting 65 games his rookie season. He averaged 14.1 points, four rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per night during his first NBA campaign and continued to impress during his early seasons.

He helped turn the Pacers into regular playoff teams and championship-caliber teams in the 1990s. He and future Hall of Famer Reggie Miller created a dominant backcourt in the league for nearly a decade before Fleming signed with the Nets in free agency before the 1995-96 season which would be his last.

In 11 seasons with the Pacers, he averaged 11.3 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.4 rebounds and still ranks second in franchise history for career assists. His 520 games played rank third in the Pacers’ record book.

Best Indiana Pacers Player from Kentucky: Mike Flynn

A 1975 draft pick of the 76ers, Mike Flynn chose to sign with the Pacers in the ABA instead.

He played just three seasons, all in Indiana and averaged 6.2 points, 2.2 assists, and 2.1 rebounds per game over 211 contests.

Most known for his performance in the 1976 ABA playoffs, he more than doubled his season points average with 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per night. Flynn was waived after the 1977-78 campaign and played three more seasons in Europe.

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