2020 NBA Draft: Pelican Debrief Big Board 1.0

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, KY – JANUARY 12: Aaron Nesmith #24 (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

12. AARON NESMITH / WING / VANDERBILT

The best pure shooter in the 2020 NBA Draft, Aaron Nesmith is my 12th ranked player in the class. He’s a sophomore shooting guard who has shot an incredible 52% from three-point range. He’s shown that he’s not afraid to shot from anywhere on the floor either. Adding to his shot comes strong defense which could make him on the league’s primer 3-and-D wings in the future. Improving as a playmaker and developing his shot creation will be what could take him to the next level.

Pro Comparisons: Danny Green, Klay Thompson

2020 NBA Draft
AMES, IA – JANUARY 29: Tyrese Haliburton #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones(Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

11. TYRESE HALIBURTON / GUARD / IOWA STATE

A player that quickly rose his way to the top of the 2020 NBA Draft board is Tyrese Haliburton. After an outstanding sophomore season at Iowa State, Haliburton shows promise as a do-it-all point guard. He’s a smart playmaker, one of the best in the class and his scoring ability is smooth as well. Add to that great defensive instinct and strong rebounding ability for a guard and Haliburton is a true triple threat in the draft. The only thing holding him back is his long-term potential.

Pro Comparisons: Shai Gilegous-Alexander, Dejounte Murray, Shaun Livingston