The NBA Draft Lottery takes place this Sunday, May 10, 2026, which also happens to fall on the widely celebrated holiday, Mother’s Day. I’ll never fully understand why the NBA chose to place such a pivotal event in the middle of the afternoon on a holiday, but for the Indiana Pacers, this is a day that could significantly shape the future of the franchise. Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) reacts at the end of the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of game six of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images It was announced Monday afternoon that the longest-tenured Pacer, T.J. McConnell, will represent the organization on stage at the lottery.…