Friends, Pacers family offer thoughts on the passing of George McGinnis

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Players, teams, and other organizations shared their thoughts Thursday on the passing of Indiana Pacers legend George McGinnis, who died at 73.

Indiana Pacers, on X:

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Hall of Famer George McGinnis.

"[George] was the very definition of an Indiana basketball legend, a champion, and Hall of Fame athlete. But he was more than that. George was family."https://t.co/EKs4rs4Ljb pic.twitter.com/UDPSl1fgm9

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 14, 2023

Remembering George McGinnis:

▪️ Indiana Mr. Basketball
▪️ IU All-American
▪️ 2x ABA Champion
▪️ 3x ABA All-Star
▪️ 3x NBA All-Star
▪️ Hall of Famer

Legend 💙 pic.twitter.com/4zviz4HIdo

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 14, 2023

IU Men’s Basketball, on X:

Arguably one of the best to come out of Indiana.

Rest in peace, George McGinnis. pic.twitter.com/W08Al0CME7

— Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB) December 14, 2023

Joe Hogsett, Mayor of Indianapolis, on X:

This morning, Indianapolis lost a hometown hero. From the gyms of @IPSSchools George Washington High School and @IndianaUniv, to playing for our very own @Pacers, Hall of Famer George McGinnis was an American icon and basketball legend.

— Mayor Joe Hogsett (@IndyMayorJoe) December 14, 2023

Philadelphia 76ers:

George McGinnis was a Hall of Famer on and off the court, earning several accolades during an ABA-NBA career that spanned a decade.

He joined our team in the mid-70s and proved to be an incredible force alongside Julius Erving – the duo leading our team to a 1977 NBA Finals… pic.twitter.com/EtGGJY8Vwx

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 14, 2023

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame:

The @HoopsHall regrets to learn of the passing of 1995 inductee, George McGinnis.

McGinnis was All-State in football and basketball at Indianapolis Washington. In his senior year in 1969 he became the first player to ever record 1000 points in a season which he accomplished… pic.twitter.com/y1ackBHTzC

— Indiana Basketball HOF (@HoopsHall) December 14, 2023

Mike Woodson, IU Men’s Basketball coach:

.@MikeWoodsonNBA on George McGinnis: pic.twitter.com/6lNii8ipwh

— Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB) December 14, 2023

The Marian Knights, Marian University’s Basketball team:

We are deeply saddened to learn the passing of Hall of Famer George McGinnis.

George was a former high school teammate of Marian University Director of Athletics Steve Downing, where the duo won the 1969 State Championship before both going on to star at Indiana University. pic.twitter.com/Ev55vDPfKh

— Marian Knights (@MUKnights) December 14, 2023

Jeremiah Johnson, sideline reporter for the Pacers:

Thinking about the friends and family of Indiana 🏀 legend George McGinnis today. An incredible player with a heart of gold. #RIPBigMac pic.twitter.com/vNbvlRFJRU

— Jeremiah Johnson (@PacersJJ) December 14, 2023

Indiana Public Schools:

Rest in Peace to one the greatest to come out of the City. A true legend in Indiana hoops. From George Washington HS, to Indiana University, to the Indiana Pacers, to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame; it doesn’t get any better than George McGinnis. 💜 https://t.co/5c0woD2ixy

— IPS Athletics (@IPSAthletics) December 14, 2023

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