The blunder of the Indiana Pacers for which their General Manager has apologized

Indiana Pacers has been the main loser in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, having to give up their 5th pick as part of the deal that allowed Ivica Zubac's signing. The disappointment has been so significant that the franchise's General Manager has responded to the criticisms by apologizing for what happened, while also reaffirming the strategy taken.

I'm really sorry to all our fans. I own taking this risk. Surprised it came up 5th after this year. I thought we were due some luck. But please remember - this team deserved a starting center to compete with the best teams next year. We have always been resilient.

— Kevin Pritchard (@PacersKev) May 10, 2026

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