The Pelicans have potentially the best front court in the NBA now with Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins.
What they need is more help on the perimeter. A lot more help.
It’s not all going to come this season, but the Pelicans are going to take a look at their options. One of those options could be veteran and free agent Jarrett Jack, reports Marc Stein of ESPN.
The Pelicans, league sources say, will audition Jarrett Jack as they continue to pursue backcourt upgrades after acquiring DeMarcus Cousins
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 23, 2017
It’s a smart move by New Orleans. Jack averaged 12.8 points and 7.4 assists in 32 games for the Nets last season, but then he blew out his ACL. At 33, how well will he bounce back from that?
It may work, Jack relies far more on his outside shot than his ability to drive the paint (the hallmark of his game five years ago). He’s not going to be a great defender, but if healthy maybe he fits a bench role.