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Ja Morant rumors make Knicks' OG Anunoby trade look even more genius

The New York Knicks had hoped to leave the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery with the No. 1 pick, also known as Zion Williamson, but instead, they received the No. 3 pick, which turned out to be RJ Barrett. The Pelicans drafted Zion with the No. 1 pick, followed by the Grizzlies taking Ja Morant at No. 2. New York got much luckier than everyone thought at the time by picking third.

Zion is still in New Orleans, but the Pelicans haven't experienced any success with him. He's currently out with a left hamstring strain. Ja is still in Memphis, and the Grizzlies were once one of the hottest young teams in the league with their star point guard leading the way, but that's no longer the case.