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Basketball
Why the No. 1 Pick Changes EVERYTHING + Drafting the Last 25 No. 1 Picks
Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast›
May 4, 202658:49
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Alex Golden is joined by David Cole for a deep dive into the importance of the No. 1 overall pick and why Pacers fans are hoping for lottery luck.
The guys start by examining how the best odds for the No. 1 pick have historically played out, and why landing at the top of the draft can be truly franchise-altering.
They also discuss:
Then, the episode takes a fun turn.
Alex and David go head-to-head in a snake draft, selecting 20 players from the last 25 No. 1 overall picks to build out two full teams.
A mix of history, projection and competition centered around the most valuable pick in the NBA Draft.
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"Why the No. 1 Pick Changes EVERYTHING + Drafting the Last 25 No. 1 Picks" is an episode of Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast. Runtime 58 min. Published May 4, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
