Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Mourns Death Of Father Preston At 96

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle announced that his father, Preston, died on Oct. 3 at the age of 96. Carlisle called him the greatest hero of his life. He will miss Friday's game at Miami to attend memorial services, with assistant Lloyd Pierce serving as acting head coach.

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• @RomeovilleKid #Pacers HC Rick Carlisle announced that his father, Preston, died on Oct. 3 at the age of 96. “He was the greatest hero of my life.” Carlisle will not coach Friday’s game at Miami so he can attend his father’s memorial services. Assistant Lloyd Pierce will be the acting HC. View on X