If the Indiana Pacers' pick falls between the 5-9 range in the draft lottery this year, it will go to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade. Given how stacked this draft is expected to be, it's fair for Pacers fans to feel as if the team took an unnecessary risk here. But realistically, the top-four players in this draft are really all that matter to Indiana, and this trade doesn't take that away.
There is a ton of talent in this year's draft, but most of it has to do with the top four.