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NBA: Each team’s best starting five of all-time

By Josh Hill

General overall view of a Spalding official NBA basketball - Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 14, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers Pacemates wave to the fans as they walk off the floor after player introductions before the game against the Washington Wizards at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 14, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers Pacemates wave to the fans as they walk off the floor after player introductions before the game against the Washington Wizards at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Indiana Pacers. 12. player. 169. <p><span style=. 1967 - Present. Eastern Conference

PG. When Mark Jackson came to town in Indiana in the 1990s, it was something that set the team up to go to the next level. He was a massive offensive threat for the Pacers, and he meshed well with Reggie Miller in the backcourt. They were a great match and they both need to be on any all-time Pacers roster you throw together.. Point Guard. Indiana Pacers. MARK JACKSON

SG. You don’t get anymore iconic with the Pacers than Reggie Miller. He built himself up into being a more than a superstar — he was a dagger in the hearts of teams all over the Eastern Conference in his day. Knicks fans still have a bounty out on him after he crushed them in less than ten seconds, and that’s just the very tip of the iceberg of Reggie Miller’s career awesomeness.. Shooting Guard. Indiana Pacers. REGGIE MILLER

Indiana Pacers. CHUCK PERSON. SF. There could be debate here about Clark Kellogg getting this spot or even Danny Granger, but they both come up short to Chuck Person. He wasn’t as prolific a rebounder as Kellogg was, but Person made up for it with scoring and still averaged almost seven rebounds per game — assuming he’s going to need that skill in a lineup like this that won’t miss many shots.. Small Forward

PF. An ABA star who is really unrivaled at his position in the history of the Pacers, George McGinnis can let the numbers speak for themselves. He averaged a double-double in points and rebounds, something that close second Jermaine O’Neal can’t claim on his resume. If you miss a shot, you’re going to want McGinnis down low to clean up your mess.. Power Forward. Indiana Pacers. GEORGE MCGINNIS

C. Another ABA star who can’t really be topped by any modern Pacers star. Just like McGinnis, Mel Daniels averaged a double-double in his career but he averaged almost 20ppg and <em>almost</em> 20 rebounds per game — which is just insane. Having that kind of forecourt production in a lineup that’s already hot offensively is the proverbial cherry on top of this fantastic sundae. . Center. Indiana Pacers. MEL DANIELS

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