New Orleans Pelicans 2020 NBA Draft Profile: Jahmi’us Ramsey
By Nick Alvarez
New Orleans Pelicans’ Draft: Jahmi’us Ramsey’s Strengths
There’s a lot to love about Jahmi’us Ramsey’s game now, he has so many traits that the New Orleans Pelicans are looking for their players to have. The one that stands out the most is arguably his personality.
Ramsey is a tough player and there’s no denying it. On the court, he makes his living as the perfect glue guy. He brings energy on both ends of the floor and puts effort into every play. That’s perfect for the New Orleans Pelicans because, with their roster full of blue-chip talent, they could use a guy to come in and do some dirty work.
On defense dirty work is just what Ramsey would give the Pelicans. New Orleans ranked 20th in defensive rating this season and allowed the third-most points in the NBA. In whatever role Ramsey could be put in on the Pelicans, it’s clear that he would improve the team’s defense.
At 6’4″ with a 6’6″ wingspan and 195 lb. frame, Ramsey has ideal size defensively for the position. Combine that with his energy and the New Orleans Pelicans would be getting a defender with strong man-to-man potential and a knack for forcing turnovers.
Ramsey’s effort would continue to his offense as well. At Texas Tech, Ramsey showed that he is potentially the next deadly shooter in the NBA, making 43% of his threes in college. The ability to run off screens for catch-and-shoot looks would make him an ideal player in a New Orleans Pelicans offense that lacks spacing in their starting lineup.