The New Orleans Pelicans selected Duke forward Zion Williamson with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday. The Pelicans missed the playoffs in 2019 and are hoping to replace the former face of their franchise, Anthony Davis.
The Pelicans traded Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers after the former No. 1 pick requested a trade months prior.
Murray State’s Ja Morant was the second player off the board and will begin his professional career with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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