WNBA legend and former Indiana forward Tamika Catchings is rejoining the Fever.
On Tuesday, the organization announced Catchings is reuniting with the franchise in a newly created position, serving as an ambassador for Pacers Sports & Entertainment. In her role, the Hall of Famer is expected to help champion the Fever, Indiana Pacers and Noblesville Boom, the Pacers’ G League affiliate. Catchings’ list of responsibilities includes items such as elevating business initiatives, energizing events, and serving as a representative of the organization’s vision and growth.
“Indiana has been my home since I was drafted by the Indiana Fever, and Pacers Sports & Entertainment played such an important role in my life and my journey,” Catchings said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to step into this new ambassador role and continue serving the communities, families and fans that make this place so special. I can’t wait to work alongside the Fever, the Pacers and my PS&E family to help strengthen the impact we can make together.”
“Tamika Catchings is synonymous with basketball excellence, leadership and community commitment in Indiana,” Pacers Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Mel Raines said. “Her legacy as a champion, along with her deep connection to our fans and her passion for uplifting others, align perfectly with our mission.’
The former Fever forward spent 16 seasons with the team before retiring in 2016. During her time as a pro, she won a championship with Indiana in 2012 and was a 10-time WNBA All-Star. Catchings also earned four Olympic gold medals with Team USA basketball. She was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2020.