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2020 NBA Draft: Pelican Debrief Big Board 1.0

By Nick Alvarez

Who should the New Orleans Pelicans target with a top 10 pick. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Who should the New Orleans Pelicans target with a top 10 pick. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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2020 NBA Draft
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – FEBRUARY 15: Tyrese Maxey #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

14. TYRESE MAXEY / GUARD / KENTUCKY

Getting into the lottery picks of the 2020 NBA Draft comes Kentucky lead-guard Tyrese Maxey. Maxey is an excellent scorer who plays a strong game in the pick-and-roll. Not afraid to pull up for jumpers, or make shots on the move like leaners and fadeaways. He has a strong defensive mindset as well and the wingspan needed to be a big-time guard in the NBA if teams can improve his playmaking.

Pro Comparisons: Jrue Holiday, Bradley Beal, Lou Williams

2020 NBA Draft
SUNRISE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 21: Patrick Williams #4 of the Florida State Seminoles. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

13. PATRICK WILLIAMS / WING / FLORIDA STATE

A player who could very well be the NBA’s next big-time two-way wing is Florida State’s, Patrick Williams. His game is still raw but he has shown that he understands basketball at a high level. A strong off-ball mover on offense, Williams knows where to get where he needs to go. Very athletic and likes to use that to advantage on defense and with rebounding. A smart passer as well, the key to perfecting his game will be developing his abilities as a scorer.

Pro Comparisons: Danilo Gallinari, young Kawhi Leonard, Luc Mbah a Moute