Why The New Orleans Pelicans Do The Deal
Absolutely. This is an open-and-shut case for the Pelicans.
Jordan Clarkson is not a perfect player. Last season, those imperfections were on full display. Clarkson had a down year. He’s a hyper-talented guard, but a lack of physical advantages and a scorer’s mindset can lead to bouts of inefficiency.
The Pelicans should still target him. Clarkson is only a season removed from a Sixth Man of the Year campaign. At his best, he can carry a second unit in a way that few players in this league can. That could be vital for the Pelicans.
After all, this group is ready to win. They’ve got a franchise player in Zion Williamson, a co-star in Brandon Ingram, and a deep supporting cast. The time to improve and make a push is right now.
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Which, of course, stands in stark contrast to the Jazz. Is this a reasonable move for them?