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Dyson Daniels emerges as favorite option for Pelicans at eighth overall pick

The New Orleans Pelicans have the eighth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, courtesy of the Los Angeles Lakers via the Anthony Davis trade. Who should they select?

Since that spot was finalized after the draft lottery last month, Pels Twitter has been ablaze with various opinions on how best to utilize this selection. Some have opined for a “Best Player Available” strategy looking to immediately impact the Pelicans next season. Others see this as possibly the Pels last best chance to add a swing for the fence high end prospect.