3 – New Orleans Pelicans select Jalen Green
I know Cade Cunningham is the obvious choice at No. 1 for every team in the league. But, I’m just going to say it, Jalen Green is my favorite prospect in this class.
Green is a jaw-dropping athlete who rises up with incredible ease. This kid can fly and he isn’t afraid to cram one over his defender. Green showed great strength and resilience in finishing through and over contact against grown men in the G-League.
Some downsides to his game include being too reliant on 3-point shots and difficult pull-ups. Even so, his fluid mechanics on these looks is impressive and there’s no doubt he’s going to punish teams from everywhere on the floor at the NBA level.
Green’s potential is through the roof. He has all the makings of a high-volume creator in the backcourt. Place him on the New Orleans Pelicans to take pressure off the paint-dominant Zion Williamson and this is an elite duo from day one.