NBA Draft: Top 3 small forwards for the New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans need depth at small forward and should be able to get it in the NBA Draft.

The New Orleans Pelicans have a lot of offseason needs and limited money, so they are hoping to find impact talent in the NBA Draft.

They need depth at both forward positions, a center and possibly a backup point guard, and while they might be able to find low-cost options in free agency, their best bet is in the NBA Draft.

This particular draft is light on small forward prospects, and with wing being one of the most important positions in the modern NBA, teams might reach to take guys who fit a mold.

Of the top wing prospects, only Deni Avdija is projected to go in the top-ten, which means the Pelicans should be able to get some wing talent with the 13th pick.

They need a wing who has size and can defend the position, and if he can shoot the 3-point shot at an above-average rate, even better.

There aren’t a lot of players in this draft who fit this profile, but there are some prospects who project as good defenders or can shoot or do a little of everything without an elite skill.

In other words, there are not any perfect prospects at the wing position, but there are some guys who should be able to come in and contribute right away.

The three prospects we’ve chosen for the New Orleans Pelicans all have tantalizing talent, though none of them is a complete player yet.

Let’s take a look at the top-3 small forward prospects for the New Orleans Pelicans, two guys projected in the first round and one in the second.