Pelicans (via Hornets) get Duke G Frank Jackson

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Friday, June 23, 2017

The New Orleans Pelicans will receiveDuke guard Frank Jacksonwith the No. 31 overall pick (via Hornets) of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.

Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 27: "One of the best athletes in the draft. Explosive leaper. Good scorer who can get his shot off anywhere." More (Insider)

Scouting report -- positives:

  • Super athletic combo guard
  • Excellent scorer who can hit shots anywhere on the floor
  • Excellent penetrator and finisher

Scouting report -- negatives:

  • More of a scorer than a passer
  • At his size, probably needs to play point guard

Read the full scouting report (Insider)

ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):

  • Chances he'll be an All-Star: 1.00 percent
  • Chances he'll be an NBA starter: 6.79 percent
  • Chances he'll be a role player: 13.66 percent

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