Newell leads qualifying rookies in three point percentage through over a third of the season.
Atlanta knew they were getting a steal when they elected to trade down for Asa Newell in the 2025 NBA Draft. General Manager Onsi Saleh was confident in selecting him at pick 13, but New Orleans allowed him to trade down ten spots and still get the organization's top guy.
Newell landed in a perfect spot for his development as a player.