Basketball Legend George McGinnis Dies at 73
Two-Time ABA Champion and Hall of Famer Remembered for His Unique One-Handed Jump Shot
- George McGinnis, a basketball legend known for his unique one-handed jump shot, has passed away at the age of 73 due to complications from a cardiac arrest.
- McGinnis was a two-time ABA champion with the Indiana Pacers and a three-time All-Star in both the NBA and ABA.
- He was a key figure in Indiana's basketball history, having played at George Washington High in Indianapolis, Indiana University, and the Indiana Pacers.
- McGinnis was known for his combination of physical strength and skill, and was one of the few players to have been an All-Star in both the ABA and NBA.
- He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017, and his jersey, No. 30, is one of only four to be retired by the Pacers.