Looking Back at the Franchise's First Trip to the NBA Finals, 15 Years Later
Editor's Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part story on the 1999-2000 Pacers season. Read Part 2 »
The memories of the dark moments that go into a great season fade over time, leaving behind the glow of the end result to command the attention of future generations. It's never as easy or fun as it looks, though, because real life doesn't work that way. No great achievement comes without the burdens of expectation, disappointment and discontent along the way.