Pacers Kevin Pritchard took to X to apologize for trading 5th pick; the reaction was mixed
Pacers president Kevin Pritchard apologized on X for trading the 5th pick in NBA Draft. Some respected it; others ... not so much
Indiana Pacers team president Kevin Pritchard took to X to apologize to fans after trading a top 4 protected pick to the Los Angeles Clippers in a deal for Ivica Zubac and getting the fifth pick in Sunday's NBA Draft lottery. 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 The reaction was interesting. Pritchard wrote, "I thought we were due some luck," which didn't go over well.
But some fans respected his willingness to apologize publicly and recognize the success the Pacers have had under his leadership. Others ... had different thoughts.