This season has been a topsy-turvy ride for the New Orleans Pelicans, as the once-lost campaign has been seemingly saved by a defensive resurgence from the team. Surging back into the playoff picture after things took a rough turn, this mixed back of youngsters and veterans are playing nice basketball of late.
However, one commodity that’s stayed pretty consistent has been one of the least-known pieces coming into the season, rookie center Jaxson Hayes.
Picked with the eighth-overall selection out of the University of Texas, Hayes has been one of the most interesting prospects for a team currently developing a young nucleus.