For a split-second, Ty Lawson thought his wish had come true. He was going to play for the Indiana Pacers.
On the night of the NBA draft in 2009, Lawson was gathered with his family, waiting to hear where he would begin his career. Pacers president Larry Bird had shown serious interest, and Lawson was anticipating hearing his name called when the Pacers' pick was announced.
When NBA commissioner David Stern stepped to the microphone and said, "With the 13th pick, the Indiana Pacers select Ty ..." Lawson and his family started to jump up.
And then Stern said, ".