Basketball Players who Played for Pacers and Pistons
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Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Pacers and the Pistons.
Dale Davis
Dale Davis, a key figure in the Indiana Pacers organization during the 90s, was known for his defensive prowess and rebounding ability in his NBA career that lasted from 1991 to 2007. The 6’11” power forward/center was drafted 13th overall by the Pacers in the 1991 NBA Draft out of Clemson, where he had been ACC Player of the Year.
Davis made an immediate impact with the Pacers, with his rebounding and shot-blocking playing a significant role in their success during the decade, including a run to the NBA Finals in 2000. Davis earned his only All-Star selection that season.
Over his 16-year career, Davis averaged 8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, playing for the Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, and Detroit Pistons.
Davis Key Stats
- All-Star (Pacers)
- 10 Reb/Gm Season (Pacers)
DJ Augustin
Following an impressive sophomore year at the University of Texas, where he averaged 19.2 points and 5.8 assists, DJ Augustin was drafted 9th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2008 NBA Draft.
Over his NBA career, Augustin has displayed strong playmaking and shooting skills, particularly his three-point shooting. For example, during the 2013-2014 season with the Chicago Bulls, he averaged 14.9 points per game and shot an impressive 41.1% from the three-point line.
A journeyman in the league, Augustin has played for multiple teams (11 in total), consistently contributing off the bench. He’s had several seasons where he averaged double-digit points and solid assists numbers, like in the 2010-2011 season where he averaged 14.4 points and 6.1 assists per game with the Bobcats.
Augustin Key Stats
- 5+ Assists/Game Season (Bobcats, Magic)
Scot Pollard
Scot Pollard brought a distinctive flair to the NBA, not just with his varying hairstyles and beards but also with his rugged play on the court. Drafted 19th overall in the 1997 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, he made a more significant impact after joining the Kings.
With the Kings, Pollard became a key rotation player on teams that were perennial playoff contenders in the early 2000s.
Later in his career, he played for the Pacers, Cavaliers, and Celtics. His time with the Celtics was especially noteworthy, as he was part of their 2008 roster that won an NBA title, solidifying his career with a ring.
