NEW YORK — The NBA couldn’t have asked for a better draft lead-in than the Anthony Davis blockbuster trade. While the first wave of headlines rightfully belonged to the Los Angeles Lakers, the other side of the trade is just as juicy.
New Orleans Pelicans executive David Griffin crafted a dream return featuring multiple prospects, three first-round picks and future pick swap rights to boot. From that wide-ranging package, the most intriguing piece in the short term is the Lakers’ 2019 No. 4 pick. With it, Griffin can either handpick a young running mate for Zion Williamson, this year’s consensus No.