The Pelicans traded last year's second round pick, Pierre Jackson, back to the team they traded for him from in the first place, Philadelphia, for a second round pick this year. Whew. With that pick they selected Russ Smith, who is very similar to Jackson. Both are quick, diminutive combo guards who can play some at point guard and are streaky shooters. Jackson is the better player in my eyes because he is a better distributor and has less history of terrible shot selection like Smith has. The difference is probably negligible though, what is important is that the Palicans need Smith to contribute because they have so much money locked up in a few players, they'll need cheap contributors. Have concerns a 160 pound guard can really be effective or efficient in the NBA, both Smith does have a lot to like.
Projected Lineup
PG: Jrue Holliday/Russ Smith
SG: Eric Gordon/Austin Rivers
SF: Tyreke Evans/Luke Babbitt
PF: Anthony Davis/Ryan Anderson
C: Omer Asik/Jeff Withey
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