As the Washington Wizards won the 2026 NBA draft lottery over the Indiana Pacers, Pacers fans took to social media to express their frustration and accuse NBA Commissioner Adam Silver of rigging the draft. The Pacers, who had a poor 19-63 season, were left without a draft pick in the lottery, which was transferred to the Los Angeles Clippers due to a previous trade agreement.
The fine imposed on the Indiana Pacers for sitting healthy players in a February game added to the fans' frustrations. Many users on social media alleged that the draft was rigged and that Adam Silver had it out for the Pacers. The NBA draft order for the 30 teams was also revealed, with the Utah Jazz picking second and the Los Angeles Clippers picking fifth.
The draft is set to take place on June 23 and 24 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Pacers fans' reaction to the draft lottery outcome has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some users calling for Adam Silver to be held accountable for his actions.
