The Pelicans’ need for shooting and wing players is one that dates back even into the build-up to the 2020 NBA draft. While the Pelicans then opted to take point guard Kira Lewis, the likelihood of New Orleans going away from a wing this season seems slim.
While one name could be Michigan’s Franz Wagner, the team could look for a more dynamic offensive guard in a player like Arkansas’ Moses Moody, who NBC Sports mocked to the Pelicans at No. 10 in their latest mock draft.
With the Razorbacks last season, Moody averaged 16.8 points on 42.7% shooting from the field and 35.8% shooting from the 3-point line. While he is a more prototypical shooting guard at 6’6″, his reportedly 7’1″ wingspan would make him a versatile player on both ends of the floor.
Last season, the Pelicans lacked those types of players with length on the perimeter, which became apparent when injuries struck. Without wings on the roster, the team was forced into undersized lineups that cost them at times.
A player like Moody won’t be a natural small forward, but he would provide size and shooting, two things the team could use around Ingram and Williamson.
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