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The New Orleans Pelicans drafted Trey Murphy III with the 17th pick and that is already looking like a steal.
I don’t put too much stock in Summer League numbers, but Murphy III passed the eye test as well, looking stronger and holding his own against some bigger players defensively.
He also showed a nice shooting touch and looks like a guy who is going to benefit from all of the open looks Zion Williamson creates.
Murphy III has a big wingspan and was able to defend Patrick Williams, Evan Mobley and Jonathan Kuminga well during Summer League, a skill that might give him a puncher’s chance at Rookie of the Year.