Pelicans Select Uconn Guard Jordan Hawkins with the 14th Pick
Pels Stay Put and Select Sophmore Guard
Draft day finally came and there was uncertainty whether the Pelicans were going to make any significant roster moves to change the structure of the team. There was lots of buzz surrounding Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson that either superstar would be traded for a top 3 pick. Shams reported that New Orleans was aggressively pursuing Scoot Henderson (you can read my blog here).
As the days got closer to the Draft, the news we reacted to last week seem to only be rumors.
I believe the #Pelicans will end up using their pick to draft a prospect.
— Lettemknow (@marcelo_unda) June 22, 2023
One thing I trust about the organization is how they evaluate talent through the draft. #NBADraft https://t.co/uPZm4PhzaR
That's exactly what they did. The Pelcians' took the best remaining shooter and selected Uconn Guard Jordan Hawkins.
The @PelicansNBA select Jordan Hawkins 14th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. Hawkins is a guard from the UConn #Huskies starting every game in his sophmore season he averaged 16 points, shooting 39% from the 3! How do we feel about the pick #Pels12 ?? #NBADraft #Pelicans #Pels pic.twitter.com/IUbmu5S7qT
— The Kneaux (@beinthekneaux) June 23, 2023
Hawkins lead the Huskies to a National title this year, and is known for his 3-PT shooting and range.
the world needs more jordan hawkins flame-throwing highlights 🫶 pic.twitter.com/Y5Xf6lNlNY
— Kyle Boone (@kyletheboone) March 28, 2023
Heart of a Champion.
Jordan Hawkins is a baseball fan. peep the dunks!Jordan Hawkins is a baseball fan! @Pelicans #NBA #NBADraft https://t.co/pzekcAq1BN
— The Squeeze Pod (@ThatBaseballPod) June 23, 2023
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