by Jake Madison
This matchup isn’t even close. But what the hell, let me persuade you anyway.
Denzel Valentine is one of the more divisive prospects in the NBA draft this year. People either seem to love him or hate him. But what you can’t argue about with him is his production. Over 19 points, rebounds, 7 assists per game. Sound like the Pelicans could probably use him?
He’s 6’6” with a 6’10” wingspan. More than that, though, is his basketball IQ might be the highest in the draft this year. On this site and the podcast we’ve been screaming all year how that has been lacking for the Pelicans.