The Pacers are about to learn exciting draft lesson (if all goes according to plan)

The Indiana Pacers this season, unfortunately, have not had much to root for in the standings. The free fall continues, and they currently have the worst record in the association at 16-57.

That being said, the draw for this team will take place on May 10th, when the NBA draft lottery takes place -- a day fans have had circled since the trade deadline when they completed the trade with the Los Angeles Clippers.

With March Madness underway, this has allowed many fans to get a glimpse of who could be brought into this rotation next year. Since this class is so talented, the discussions on who the team should take are endless. Many are asking whether they should take fit or talent, and who could piece right in to take this team back to the finals.

That being said, even if some players are better fits than others, the Pacers are going to draft someone with the plausibility of being a difference-maker in Indiana. This suggests that whoever they select will be a good fit for this team.

The Pacers would be happy with any of the top-3 draft prospects

You look at Darryn Peterson, the guard from Kansas. He brings that element of scoring the Pacers could definitely use alongside a player like Tyrese Haliburton. His three-level scoring talent would pair nicely with Haliburton and Siahaan to make an offensive trio.

His ability to be a disruptor on the defensive end as well, while maintaining the fast-paced tempo that Indiana plays with, would also mesh well. He fits the prototype of a player the team would like to put into their system, and he also has the promise.

AJ Dybantsa is another outstanding player who could also fit in well in Indiana. In his only tournament game, he showed out, posting a double-double with 35 points and 10 rebounds. The wing has showcased his ability to be a solid slasher and scorer at the rim. Something the team lost in trading away Benedict Mathruin for Ivica Zubac.

Filling in that void, while still having Zu and Pascal Siakam, could be the perfect piece to complete this starting lineup. Even if his three-point shooting is not the best, his ability to be physical and fit the need for a downhill threat on this team could make him the best overall selection for Indy.

Cameron Boozer has also been in the discussion of a top pick, but due to fit, many people are turned off. Understandably so, but drafting for fit over talent can sometimes screw you. If the Pacers look down the line and see Boozer becoming the best player, then they should take him regardless of whether Siakam and Zubac are already there.

There is no guarantee that either of them will be here long-term, and neither will grow to be better than what he can be. His pairing alongside Haliburton as a scoring four would be really cool to see, and would get some great looks in the offense.

Defensively, his physicality needs to be stronger to play center full-time. He is not that rim-protecting threat you fear, but he, alongside Zubac, would fill that void for the Pacers. As much as Siakam is underrated league-wide and is a fan favorite, it does not mean you throw this opportunity away.

Ultimately, everyone will be in their own camp advocating for their favorite prospect.

That being said, though, the options out there for this team are endless. As they await the big day of the NBA draft lottery and the NBA combine, it may become clearer who the right selection is.

Just do not count anyone out, as the Pacers decide to make the best decision for their direction.