New Orleans Pelicans Receive: F Bojan Bogdanovic, G/F Alec Burks, 2024 First-Round Pick (DET), 2026 First-Round Pick (DET), 2028 First-Round Pick (DET), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – DET) 

Detroit Pistons Receive: F Zion Williamson 

Of course, fans never think a number-one pick will fall short of their expectations. As soon as a team lands that top selection, their fanbase is likely to assume the best. 

They shouldn’t. Injuries aren’t the only factor that can limit a number-one pick. NBA history has countless examples of top selections who just didn’t pan out. 

Perhaps that’s why some fans don’t like for their team to trade for draft capital.

The draft is a risk – there’s a lot of luck involved in actually hitting on the picks you make. 

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On the other hand, first-round picks are valuable assets. They aren’t only used for selecting young players. Organizations also use them to trade for star players. 

Should the Pelicans prioritize them?