NBA Trade Window: 3 All-Stars the Pelicans should target to convince Anthony Davis to stay
When Anthony Davis declared himself for the 2012 NBA draft, he was one of the highest rated prospects in history. Unsurprisingly, Davis was selected by New Orleans with the number one pick, and the 25-year-old has been with the franchise ever since, guiding the team to two playoff appearances.
Davis is currently signed to a five-year, $145 million contract that he signed with the Pelicans back in 2015, although the 5-time All-Star can opt of his deal in 2020, and many analysts expect Davis to push for a trade to either the Boston Celtics or Los Angeles Lakers in the summer.
Nevertheless, for now at least, Davis remains loyal to the team that drafted him, and the Pelicans still have the opportunity to convince the superstar to remain with the team. With that said, the Pelicans need to show Davis that he can compete in New Orleans, and here we will look at three players that the Pelicans should target in order to convince Davis to stay.
#3 Kemba Walker
There is no doubting that the New Orleans Pelicans are in need of a new starting point guard, as the team has struggled to replace Rajon Rondo, who left for the LA Lakers over the summer. When looking around the NBA, there are a number of quality point guards that are seemingly available such as Terry Rozier and Dennis Smith Jr., however, the acquisition of Kemba Walker could ensure the Pelicans reach the playoffs.
Walker himself will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, and so far this season, the 28-year-old has averaged 25.2 points, 5.7 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game. The two-time All-Star would increase the pace of the Pelicans attack, and if the Hornet's entertain trade offers for their star man, the Pelicans should not hesitate to make a move