Top 10 Pelicans Centric Prospects for the 2023 NBA Draft

How did the Lakers get a four day break in-season? They played on Sunday and won't play again until Friday.

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Originally Posted by As I See It

How did the Lakers get a four day break in-season? They played on Sunday and won't play again until Friday.

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Chicago had a good break as well. the last time they played us they had a 4 day rest after then played denver, had another 3 day rest then plays us tonight.

Jeremy Woo dropped a new mock today.

https://www.si.com/nba/2022/11/17/nb...son-nick-smith

I'm intrigued by Jarace Walker. He's off to a hot start. He could be a potential small ball 5 for us.

Gradey Dick looks like Klay reincarnation. Unbelievable release.

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Originally Posted by redboy0125

Jeremy Woo dropped a new mock today.

https://www.si.com/nba/2022/11/17/nb...son-nick-smith

I'm intrigued by Jarace Walker. He's off to a hot start. He could be a potential small ball 5 for us.

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This mock has us with the 2nd pick. We wouldn't be wasting that on Walker when Scoot Henderson would be available.

We'll probably pick around 5th

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Originally Posted by AusPel

We'll probably pick around 5th

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I just have this gut feeling we’re getting the #2 pick and getting Scoot.

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Originally Posted by RobertM320

This mock has us with the 2nd pick. We wouldn't be wasting that on Walker when Scoot Henderson would be available.

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I like Jarace, but I like him more at like, 8th to 10th pick range. Not top 5 at all, imo. Scoot, both Thompson twins, dariq Whitehead, Cam Whitmore, all would come above Jarace for me.

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Originally Posted by RobertM320

This mock has us with the 2nd pick. We wouldn't be wasting that on Walker when Scoot Henderson would be available.

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Of course we take Scoot if we land the 2nd pick. I'm thinking unless AD and Bron miss alot of time, they'll finish with a better record than the Spurs, Rockets, Pistons, Magic and Hornets. I realize it's still early and alot could change but I'm anticipating the pick being barely better than what we got last year...probably #5 or #6.

I'm liking the idea of getting Cam Whitmore if he's on the board with the Pelicans (Lakers) pick

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Originally Posted by rebelman

I'm liking the idea of getting Cam Whitmore if he's on the board with the Pelicans (Lakers) pick

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Whitmore would be nice. Have a feeling Pels will continue the tradition of drafting a prospect from Alabama - Brandon Miller. Silky smooth. Ke'lal Ware fits the mold of the shot-blocking, 3 pt. shooting Center - but probably 10th pick or after.

Anyone like GG Jackson in the draft?

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Originally Posted by Rheem654

Whitmore would be nice. Have a feeling Pels will continue the tradition of drafting a prospect from Alabama - Brandon Miller. Silky smooth. Ke'lal Ware fits the mold of the shot-blocking, 3 pt. shooting Center - but probably 10th pick or after.

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I was wondering why Miller wasn't in his top 10. He's going top 5. Maybe as high as 3rd.

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Originally Posted by RUFshreve

I was wondering why Miller wasn't in his top 10. He's going top 5. Maybe as high as 3rd.

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Personally don't have Miller top 10. I've got both him and Ware hanging around late lottery, mid-teens area.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Personally don't have Miller top 10. I've got both him and Ware hanging around late lottery, mid-teens area.

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Who you taking for Pels at #3 overall? Whitmore, Amen or other? Cam W seems like mini Zion with a jumpshot. Amen could be a more athletic mix of Dyson and Herb.

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Originally Posted by Rheem654

Who you taking for Pels at #3 overall? Whitmore, Amen or other? Cam W seems like mini Zion with a jumpshot. Amen could be a more athletic mix of Dyson and Herb.

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Nick Smith

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Originally Posted by Rheem654

Who you taking for Pels at #3 overall? Whitmore, Amen or other? Cam W seems like mini Zion with a jumpshot. Amen could be a more athletic mix of Dyson and Herb.

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Amen is my #4 right now but it's not a complete lock. It's not like in past years where there's like three guys and then a clear drop. Top 8 or so seems really strong this year.

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Originally Posted by Rheem654

Who you taking for Pels at #3 overall? Whitmore, Amen or other? Cam W seems like mini Zion with a jumpshot. Amen could be a more athletic mix of Dyson and Herb.

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We aren't getting 3

Cam looks nice if the pick is high, but if it's 8 and higher then i like GG Jackson, Black, Cason Wallace and Jarace Walker

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Originally Posted by AusPel

We aren't getting 3

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Probably not, but miracles can happen and even if we don't, it doesn't hurt to talk about it.

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Originally Posted by AusPel

We aren't getting 3

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the odds will likely be very much against it, but then again, the lottery can be a strange animal....

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Originally Posted by ramsters60

the odds will likely be very much against it, but then again, the lottery can be a strange animal....

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I don't know, I just don't believe in the Lakers still. I don't think they'll be a bottom 5 team but it really would not surprise me if they missed the playoffs.

GG Jackson might be worth taking a look at

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Originally Posted by AusPel

We aren't getting 3

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People said the same thing about getting #8 last year.

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Originally Posted by Upper Decker

People said the same thing about getting #8 last year.

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Exactly