Oct 20, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay sits in a golf cart during a Ring of Honor ceremony for Dallas Clark during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars/IndyStar USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Indianapolis Colts: NBA Team Pays Tribute to Jim Irsay Before Playoff Game

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Rex Villas | Last updated May 26, 2025 8:15 AM ET

Tributes continue to pour in for Jim Irsay , the beloved former owner of the Indianapolis Colts, who passed away last Wednesday.

On Sunday night, the Indiana Pacers paid tribute to Irsay with a moment of silence just before Game 3 of their Eastern Conference finals showdown against the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana.

The #Pacers took a moment of silence to honor former #Colts owner Jim Irsay. pic.twitter.com/pb3BTBbbtE

— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) May 25, 2025

Irsay’s impact on Indiana clearly transcends football, as his loss is mourned not just by NFL fans but also by leagues like the NBA.

Irsay was also a big supporter of the Pacers. In fact, the last post he made on X (formerly Twitter) was about Indiana, which is looking to book a ticket to the 2025 NBA Finals.

However, the Pacers fell prey to the visiting Knicks in Game 3, squandering a big lead in a 106-100 loss at the hands of Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks.

Late Indianapolis Colts owner’s daughter gets honor at Indy 500

May 25, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Casey Foyt, the daughter of late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, waves the green flag Sunday, May 25, 2025, during the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Bob Goshert-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Also on Sunday, Irsay’s daughter, Casey Irsay Foyt, was given the honor to wave the green flag at the start of the 2025 Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Casey Irsay Foyt, daughter of late Colts owner Jim Irsay, waves the green flag to signal the start of the largest attended sporting event in the world! pic.twitter.com/gDTvsxHSwt
— WTHR.com (@WTHRcom) May 25, 2025

With the passing of Irsay at the age of 65 years old, Foyt and his sisters, Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Kalen Jackson, will take over as co-owners of the Colts, as noted by FOX Sports.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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