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Pacers Kevin Pritchard took to X to apologize for trading 5th pick; the reaction was mixed
TL;DR
Pacers president Kevin Pritchard apologized on X for trading a top 4 protected pick to the Clippers for Ivica Zubac, resulting in mixed reactions from fans. He expressed disappointment over the fifth pick in the NBA Draft lottery and emphasized the need for a starting center.
Key points
- Kevin Pritchard apologized for trading a top 4 protected pick
- The trade was made for Ivica Zubac from the Los Angeles Clippers
- The Pacers received the 5th pick in the NBA Draft lottery
- Fan reactions to the apology were mixed
- Pritchard highlighted the need for a starting center
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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.
I am sorry for the fans too, for all of us, but we will make our own luck like always @PacersKev
— Stephen Simon (@stephenhsimon) May 10, 2026
You lose Myles Turner and add Zubac. You lose Mathurin and the number 5 pick with absolutely nothing in return. This is why fans are upset, for a center who not even a top 5 center in the NBA. Who trades their future away for Ivan Zubac???
— imfromthe662 (@etoliver1986) May 10, 2026
"we were due some luck" is a hell of a strategy.
— Justin Spiro (@DarkoStateNews) May 10, 2026
Q&A
Why did Kevin Pritchard apologize for the trade involving the 5th pick?
Kevin Pritchard apologized because he felt responsible for the decision to trade a top 4 protected pick for Ivica Zubac, which resulted in the Pacers receiving the fifth pick in the NBA Draft lottery.
What was the fan reaction to Pritchard's apology on X?
The fan reaction was mixed; some appreciated his public acknowledgment of the situation, while others were critical of his comments about luck.
What did Pritchard say about the team's future after the trade?
Pritchard emphasized the need for a starting center to compete with the best teams next year and expressed confidence in the team's resilience.