Solomon Hill has apparently been the apple in Dell Demp's eye for quite some time.
In a recent article by Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star, it was revealed the general manager of the Pelicans first approached the 4-year collegiate small forward prior to the 2013 NBA Draft. According to Hill, Demps alluded to the fact that although he likely would not be coming to New Orleans immediately, it did not necessarily mean that would remain the status quo.
"Just because you get picked by a team doesn't mean that's (forever) the situation.