It’s the world’s worst-kept secret that the New Orleans Pelicans have some things to figure out as the dramatic 2018-2019 season winds down after the All-Star Break. With Anthony Davis on his way out of town this summer, the Pelicans are likely already eyeing some collegiate talent to roll the dice on in the 2019 NBA Draft as the team keeps sliding down into likely Top 10 pick position. One guy that could be around for New Orleans to select is Keldon Johnson from the University of Kentucky.
Look, let’s get this out of the way right now: I know Pelicans fans might feel weird right this moment drafting another Kentucky guy in the lottery after getting burned by Anthony Davis.