It’s far too early to judge the 2019 NBA Draft but it is already looking pretty good for the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Pelicans not only got Zion Williamson, one of the top young players in the game, but also snagged Jaxson Hayes, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Didi Louzada, all guys who figure to have some role in the rotation.
Both NAW and Hayes have flashed big time potential at times, but have also been wildly inconsistent.
NAW will probably get a shot at the starting lineup next season, and Hayes should cement himself as the primary backup center and hopefully center of the future if the Pelicans don’t see Jonas Valanciunas as part of the long-term plans.