Fansided · Aug 5, 2021
Pelicans: Will the Jonas Valanciunas trade make a difference?
Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Memphis Grizzlies takes a shot during a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies recently came to an agreement on a deal that swapped the two strongest players in the league for one another.
While Steven Adams and Jonas Valanciunas may be pretty even in terms of strength, Jonas will prove to be a much better overall fit with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Zion and Steven Adams were a force to be dealt with last season in the paint, but there was one thing that was missing that could’ve helped this team tremendously – A big that has the ability to spread the floor when needed.