The New Orleans Pelicans did exactly what our writers expected them to do and picked Buddy Hield with the sixth pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. That is both a blessing and a curse for General Manager Dell Demps. Fans are thrilled but many of those grading the draft are simply passing out a shrugging B to the embattled GM. Meeting expectations is a difficult thing for some to get excited about.
Buddy Hield is 22 years old and will turn 23 this December. He fits the timeline of Anthony Davis, who turned 23 in March.