New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans have laid an intriguing foundation with some intriguing pieces around Zion Williamson. Of course, none of that matters too much until he returns to the lineup.
Devonte’ Graham was brought in to be a catch-and-shoot sniper but with him being an undersized guard, there are real limitations playing him next to CJ McCollum. Duncan Robinson presents much greater height and could slot in next to McCollum and Brandon Ingram.
If the Pelicans could add a sharpshooter like Robinson, they could replicate the two-man game that Williamson shared with JJ Redick during his short stint in New Orleans at the tail end of his career.
Filling holes can go a long way for a rebuilding team and the Pelicans have seen that firsthand by experiencing what a shot creator and playmaker in the backcourt like McCollum brings. Now, imagine a sharpshooter being added into the mix in addition?
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Think about what the Pelicans have right now. Williamson is a dominant paint scoring threat whether he’s attacking off the dribble or serving as a play finisher, Ingram gets downhill at a high level, and McCollum operates in the gap with high efficiency. More shooting opens all of that up.
