# Reacting to Kevin Pritchard's Comments After Losing 2026 Draft Pick

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Podcast: [Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/setting-the-pace-a-pacers-podcast-768329)
Published: 2026-05-12T03:00:00+00:00
Episode link: Blue Wire
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## Resource

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back on Setting The Pace to continue processing the fallout from the NBA Draft Lottery. The guys open the show by checking in with one another and discussing how they’re feeling roughly 30 hours after Indiana officially lost its 2026 first-round pick. Then, they react to the comments made by Kevin Pritchard — both during his press conference and on social media — as he explained why Indiana made the trade for Ivica Zubac and why the organization felt the risk was worth taking. Alex and Facci discuss: How they currently view the Zubac trade in hindsight Why the Pacers believed this was the right move Whether the process still makes sense despite the outcome To close things out, the guys read reactions from Pacers fans and discuss the wide range of emotions surrounding the lottery results. A raw and honest conversation about disappointment, perspective and what comes next for Indiana.

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