The Indiana Pacers and Pacers Sports & Entertainment made an extraordinary move ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals by flying their full-time staff and even family members out to Oklahoma City. Owners Herb Simon and Steven Rales chartered two Delta 757‑200 planes, offering employees game tickets and travel to support the team in what many see as a once-in-a-generation Finals trip. This gesture reflects the organization’s deep-rooted culture of appreciation by rewarding staffers who went above and beyond throughout the playoffs, from preparing rally towels to coordinating logistics. Pacers center Myles Turner summed it up perfectly: “I expect nothing less from the Simon family,” highlighting the unity and pride behind the move. By including the behind-the-scenes team in this historic run, the Pacers didn’t just make a statement they brought the entire franchise along for the ride.

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