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Jaxson Hayes‘ rookie and sophomore years for the New Orleans Pelicans have been pretty turbulent, to say the least.
The athletic center went ninth in the 2019 draft in a year where New Orleans altered the trajectory of their franchise. Along with rookies Zion Williamson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Hayes signified a changing of the guard and a sign of things to come.
However, compared to his draft classmates, Hayes’ career to date is a mixed bag. Earlier this month, we spoke about Hayes and his development.