BENNER: Can we keep the franchise the Simons saved?
The passing of Mel Simon adds more uncertainty to the Indiana Pacers’ future in Indianapolis.
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Herb Simon takes over sole ownership of Pacers
In the wake of Mel Simon’s death, Indiana Pacers’ future is in the firm grip of younger brother Herb, who now has sole ownership
of the team.
Community leaders grateful to Simons
Most of us were taught to give thanks to those who do well and make our lives better. Some of us would like to give our hearty
thanks to Mel and Herb Simon and their families for all they’ve done in our community and statewide.
Simon family’s interests helped city thrive, but taxpayers paid the price
The Simon family’s role in building the city has come at a steep price for taxpayers. Simon and
its business interests in the last 20 years have collected local government incentives
worth more than $400 million, an IBJ tally of those deals shows.
Simons don’t need our financial help
The most important piece of leverage Mayor Ballard has in negotiating with the Pacers is being willing to let them go.
Q&A: Herb Simon takes charge, says family is committed to Pacers
Herb Simon is taking a new hands-on approach
with the Indiana Pacers, which he co-owns with his brother, Melvin. In response to a string of losing seasons and off-court
mishaps involving players, Simon is transforming himself from a behind-the-scenes owner into a visible figure intent on reconnecting
the franchise with the community that once adored it.
Simons won’t discuss succession plans for Pacers ownership
Recently announced changes to the Indiana Pacers’ front office leave questions about the team’s long-term ownership unanswered.
While Larry Bird, Pacers director of basketball operations, is set to take over for CEO Donnie Walsh at season’s end, there
is no indication what succession strategy, if any, exists for replacing team owners Mel Simon, 81, and Herb Simon, 73.
NBA set to OK more revenue sharing
A push from Indiana Pacers co-owner Herb Simon and seven other National Basketball Association owners is spurring league officials
to adopt broader revenue-sharing measures. But those measures might not be enough to pull the Pacers out of the red.
Pacers seek bigger share of NBA revenue
Indiana Pacers co-owner Herb Simon has thrown his support behind an effort to pressure National Basketball Association Commissioner
David Stern to implement more aggressive revenue sharing among NBA franchises.