They have a solid cast coming back, which will hopefully include a fully healthy Zion Williamson, so the Pels would be plenty happy finding a role player who had a solid NBA career, which is quite possible. Franz Wagner-2021 (Made first-team All-Rookie)Īs you can see, the New Orleans Pelicans are unlikely to land the next face of the NBA with the 8th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, but luckily they don’t need to.Collin Sexton-2018 (Averaged 24 points in his last full season).Jamal Crawford-2000 (One of the great 6th men of all time).Andre Miller-1999 (Great team leader and point guard who played forever).Olden Polynice-1987 (long career as a solid role player).Ron Harper-1986 (solid role player, key part of the Bulls’ dynasty).Detlef Schrempf-1985 (3-time All-Star and one of the best international players of all time).Clark Kellogg-1982 (had a great start to his career that was cut short by injury).Andrew Toney-1980 (Two-time All Star for Philly who flamed out).Calvin Natt-1979 (One-time All-Star who had a very long, productive career).The 8th spot has produced a lot of quality NBA players, so the New Orleans Pelicans have a pretty good chance of finding impact talent with the 8th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. New Orleans Pelicans draft: The best players drafted 8th Here are the 19 guys drafted 8th overall who made (or are making, or could make) an impact in the NBA. Related Story: 5 best fits for the Pelicans in the NBA Draft
