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Pelicans Rumors: Top 5 Los Angeles Clippers assets in an Anthony Davis trade

By Nolan Jensen

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 03: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers shoots against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on December 3, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 03: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers shoots against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on December 3, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Landry Shamet Los Angeles Clippers(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

#3) Landry Shamet

I should put out a quick disclaimer: this is not saying Shamet at this point in his career is a better player than Harrell, he’s not. However, he fits more with what the Pelicans need and still upholds a tremendous upside.

This hypothetical trade would result in Shamet being on his third NBA team with just one year of experience under his belt. That may not sound flattering, but he’s been a victim of team’s entering frantic, win-now modes. He was dealt to the Clippers at the deadline for a package centered around Tobias Harris. Philadelphia wanted to bulk up to take a shot at a championship, and Shamet amongst others were sacrificed for their title aspirations. If the Clippers do trade for AD, Shamet would likely play the role of sacrificial lamb once more.

Now with all that aside, let’s get to how Shamet fared in his rookie season. He averaged 9.1 points, 1.5 assists, and 1.7 rebounds on 43 percent from the field. That may sound pedestrian, but his three-point shooting is what stands out. He shot 42 percent from the perimeter for the season and in the 25 games he played with the Clippers, connected on 2.7 threes per game on 45 percent.

Let’s do a little math. 2.7 makes per game projects to 221 threes over an 82-game season. That may seem daunting to ask of him over such a long duration of time, but his shooting was amazing all of last season from distance. Darius Miller led the Pelicans in 2018/19 with 133 three-point field goals. Now, if my math is correct, Shamet would be a nice fit within the Pelicans roster.