The Indiana Pacers are currently coached by Rick Carlisle, who is in his second stint with the team. He previously coached the Pacers from 2003 to 2007, leading them to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2004. Carlisle is a highly respected and experienced coach in the NBA, having also coached the Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks, where he won an NBA Championship in 2011. Known for his strategic mind and ability to develop players, Carlisle returned to Indiana in 2021 and is tasked with rebuilding the Pacers into a competitive force in the Eastern Conference.
