Cheick Diallo will be a New Orleans Pelicans project but don’t sleep on his upside

For the first time since the Anthony Davis-blessed 2012 offseason, the New Orleans Pelicans will begin a campaign anew with at least two drafted rookies. Despite a mixed summer league performance, Buddy Hield has steadily remained in the limelight, but the same cannot be said of Cheick Diallo. Although he shined in Las Vegas, the 33rd pick of the 2016 NBA draft has received very little press since July. Let’s address that today in his player preview because in my opinion, he’s one of the more intriguing second round picks to come along in the last few years.