Pelicans (via Hornets) get Duke G Frank Jackson

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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