Pacers to Hire Rick Carlisle as Head Coach

Carlisle Out as Pistons' Coach After Season

Pacers CEO Kevin Pritchard Says Carlisle Is 'The Perfect Fit' for Indiana

The Indiana Pacers are reportedly set to hire Rick Carlisle as their new head coach, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Carlisle was fired by the Detroit Pistons on Sunday after a 41-41 season.

Carlisle, 62, has a long and successful coaching career. He won a championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 and has been named Coach of the Year twice.

The Pacers have been searching for a new head coach since they fired Nate Bjorkgren after just one season. Pritchard said in a statement that Carlisle is "the perfect fit" for Indiana.

"Rick is a proven winner with a wealth of experience," Pritchard said. "He knows how to get the most out of his players and he has a great understanding of the game."

Carlisle is expected to be introduced as the Pacers' new head coach on Wednesday.

Carlisle's Coaching History

Carlisle began his coaching career as an assistant with the New Jersey Nets in 1989. He became the head coach of the Pacers in 1997 and led them to the NBA Finals in 2000.

Carlisle was fired by the Pacers in 2007 and joined the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach. He became the Mavericks' head coach in 2008 and led them to the NBA championship in 2011.

Carlisle was fired by the Mavericks in 2015 and joined the Pistons as an assistant coach. He became the Pistons' head coach in 2018.

Carlisle's Coaching Style

Carlisle is known for his defensive-minded coaching style. He typically employs a man-to-man defense and emphasizes rebounding.

Carlisle is also known for his ability to get the most out of his players. He has a reputation for being a players' coach and is respected by his players.

Carlisle is expected to bring his defensive-minded coaching style to the Pacers. He will also likely emphasize player development and teamwork.