Jan 13, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. (. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Kira Lewis Jr. was a somewhat surprising draft pick for the New Orleans Pelicans, as many thought they would try to snag a defensive-minded wing instead.
His name is not going to be mentioned among those in the running for Rookie of the Year, and his stat lines aren’t going to jump off the page, but Kira Lewis Jr. has quietly had a very solid rookie season for the Pelicans.