Nickeil Alexander-Walker #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Pelicans will have a different look at the guard spot this upcoming season. Starters Lonzo Ball and Eric Bledsoe have left the picture, leaving plenty of minutes open for the taking.
David Griffin tried to address this problem, acquiring combo guard Devonte’ Graham from the Charlotte Hornets. Unless Griffin and the front office have an ace up their sleeve, a guard on the roster would still need to increase their role. Enter: Nickel Alexander-Walker.
New Orleans Pelicans: Nickeil Alexander-Walker is about to blow up
The 6-foot-6 Canadian has shown plenty of promise throughout his first two years in the NBA.