As you may know, the Pelicans aren’t guaranteed the 6th pick in the draft. They could end up with a pick that’s worse, or a pick that’s better. They simply have the 6th best odds in the draft.
How good are those odds exactly?
Well, having the 6th worst record in the league means you probably aren’t getting the first pick in the draft. The Pelicans currently have just a 6.3% chance at wining the lottery, which means they shouldn’t be banking on a miracle on draft night.
Adding in the 2nd and 3rd picks, the Pelicans are looking at a fairly respectable 21.