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Indiana Pacers: 25 Best Players To Play For The Pacers

By Phil Watson

Apr 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers fans cheer from the stands during the Pacers' game against the Toronto Raptors in the second half in game six of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Toronto 101-83. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers fans cheer from the stands during the Pacers' game against the Toronto Raptors in the second half in game six of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Toronto 101-83. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – APRIL 23: Jeff Foster #10 of the Indiana Pacers and Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls battle for position on a free-throw in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 23, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Bulls 89-84. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – APRIL 23: Jeff Foster #10 of the Indiana Pacers and Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls battle for position on a free-throw in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 23, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Bulls 89-84. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

100. <strong>How Acquired: </strong>Trade, Golden State Warriors, June 30, 1999.. C. 1999-2012. Jeff Foster. 24. player

Jeff Foster was a mid-major standout at Southwest Texas State (now simply known as Texas State), averaging double-doubles as a junior and senior.

The Golden State Warriors picked Foster with the 21st overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, then traded his rights to the Indiana Pacers on draft night in June 1999 in exchange for the rights to 26th overall pick Vonteego Cummings and a 2001 first-rounder.

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Foster was never a star for the Pacers and only infrequently a starter. But he did the little things extremely well, crashing the boards, playing defense and setting picks–all of the things a good team needs to succeed.

A project at the beginning of his career, Foster did not play in the 2000 playoffs, which culminated in the Pacers’ lone NBA Finals berth.

Plagued by back problems late in his career, he opted to retire in March 2012.

In 13 seasons in Indiana, Foster averaged 4.9 points and 6.9 rebounds in 20.6 minutes per game, shooting .497/.130/.615.

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