The Indiana Pacers are in a rare position, one that very few teams ever find themselves in. Less than half a game away from winning their first-ever NBA championship, they now sit with the second-worst record in the league and at the top of the draft lottery odds. While winning a championship is always the ultimate goal, the position the Pacers find themselves in this offseason—after a season riddled with injuries—gives them a unique opportunity to build their roster in multiple ways. If the ping-pong balls fall in their favor, there’s a legitimate chance Indiana could walk away with the No. 1 overall pick and select one of the best prospects we’ve seen in quite some time. They could also land anywhere from No. 2 to No. 4 and still come away with a talented young player who could help keep this franchise at the top of the Eastern Conference for years to come. That’s the most likely outcome if Indiana retains its pick…but there’s a major “what if” worth exploring.…