re: Is it true Pelicans trying to trade 1st rd pick for Deangelo Russell?

I don't know what to think of David Fisher's opinion on D'Angelo Russell because judging by his twitter feed he's a pretty big Ohio State fan and obviously biased. But he thinks Russell is significantly better than Dunn/Hield/Murray.

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He has superior physical tools, a tight handle, and generational court vision...Despite being the purest point guard in the group Russell is also the largest.

...Simply put, D'Angelo Russell provides a far higher chance of becoming a star with a lower chance of failing to turn into a rotation player than any player New Orleans could select with sixth pick. Unlike the typical "trade for a young veteran" plan out of the Pelicans front office Russell is on his rookie scale contract for another three years. In fact despite already playing a season in the NBA Russell is two years younger than Kris Dunn or Buddy Hield.

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