Sooo with the recent lottery, Im sure folks are still bummed that we didn't win, but seriously guys we WILL get a pretty good player at 40. Enough with Pelicans Report pessimistic boring topics, we have two top ten players in the world on our team, and how this draft is shaping up, we will have a bright new player to be estatic with. Now this draft is loaded, and when i say loaded, i mean possibly some lottery talent like OG Anuoby can possibly fall even to the 40th slot. This draft class is expected to have the most freshmen drafted ever, which mean two things:
The Pelicans will have a buffet of talent to draft from with the 40th pick, and also some amazing ****** talented college star will go undrafted, and right on time this will make the Pellies new G-league squad and summer league team watchable and as the young kids say "lit".
Here are some prospects you guys should keep an stern eye for, and keep in mind that this is my power rankings based on potential for whos there, and fit.
1# Semi Ojeleye- SF 6'7- SMU Freaking BEAST. Dude nickname is the terminator, and he is an absolute winner. Crazy work ethic, athleticism, respected 3pt shot, pretty good IQ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p_MXyYJu0I
2# Jonah Bolden- SF/PF 6'10- Serbia/UCLA Easily the most underrated talented player in this draft class IMO. MM from BBS Pelicans blog made me aware of this kid, and my oh my i was impressed. High IQ, defensive rebounder and blocker, crazy athelete and speed for his size, and really good shooter. Dude looks like a poor man KAT. Seriously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywvvz3GaK1E
3# Monte Morris- PG 6'3- Iowa State I honestly dont get why this dude is ranked higher. The biggest knock i see on him is that he is a senior, but dude can flat out play PG and is quick as hell. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3ZkkzWNEvQ
4# Nigel Williams Goss- PG 6'5 -Gonzaga The safest second round pick of the draft. High IQ, winner, leader, and can score his ****** off and "put the team on his back doeeeee" I think he will be the next Darren Collinson or Jermemy Lin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuJLpTKB7d8
5# Peter Jok- SG 6-5- Iowa This kid, if he stays in the draft, will unlikely go undrafted but will an great role player, or starter for years to come in the NBA. One of the best shooters in the draft, as some folks call him a poors man Klay Thompson with not the defense. IMO if he develops, his floor is Anthony Morrow, ceiling is Kevin Martin SAC style. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS_eU1V06f8
The next players are players who can possibly slide and will be homeruns.
1# Juwan Evans- PG -OK State Bruh, this dude is called the poor man CP3, dont believe me? Just watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaEOiaQdVa4
2# OG Anuoby- SF- Indy Would have been number 1, but coming off a injury, soooo yea. Dude has improved massively every year so its possible we can get a legit good starter at SF with him. Great athlete and high IQ on defense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR0T9VsX45Y
3# Hamidu Diallo- SG 6'6 -Highschool somewhere in Queens
Dude is this drafts Thon Maker if he stays, but honestly if he falls to us, yes we will have two Diallo, yes it will scare the hell out of me and get me excited, and yes he will be another pet project.
But this kid has massive potential, i recommend his doc on youtube, but the kid is the most athleitc in this years draft and is considered the best SG in high school for 2017 class. Crazy potential that you cant pass on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmhMQlM4m3I
Alright guys, who yall picks? This draft is crazy deep, so dont be down yall, the Pels will get some good talent and summer league is gonna be a blast.