Simon, the longest-tenured owner in NBA history, was enshrined under the “Contributors” category, which recognizes owners and executives who have been instrumental in helping grow basketball in the United States and across the globe. He joins Pacers legends Reggie Miller, George McGinnis, Bobby “Slick” Leonard, Roger Brown, and Mel Daniels and Fever legend Tamika Catchings in the Naismith Hall of Fame.
“This is not a recognition that I ever expected, but I’m so humbled and honored to receive it,” Simon said. “It has, however, given me a chance to reflect on the last 41 years, and one of the things I’ve realized is that I’m still as excited for the start of a new season as ever.”
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