Welcome to the very first episode of the Pacers What If series — where we dive into alternate timelines, hypothetical scenarios, and the biggest “what could’ve been” moments for the Indiana Pacers. In this episode, we explore a massive franchise-shifting question: What if the Pacers land a top-4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?

We break down:

• How likely Indiana is to jump into the top of the lottery

• The top prospects projected in the 2026 class

• How each potential pick would fit next to Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and the young core

• How a top-4 selection could reshape the Pacers’ timeline, roster moves, and long-term ceiling

• Whether this could be the move that pushes Indiana back into true contender status

If you’re a diehard Pacers fan, a draft nerd, or someone who loves imagining alternate futures, this is the perfect episode to jump into the new series.

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