Every NBA offseason, the recruitment operation of each team will always become the focus of fans' attention. At the same time, some media and experts will also give them advice and make some potential trading suggestions.
Recently, the American media "Fadeaway World" wrote an article proposing a set of 4-for-1 trade plans, suggesting that the Hawks use the top pick in their hands as the main trading chip to pursue the Pelicans' All-Star forward Zion, which has aroused widespread heated discussions among fans:
Hawks send - 2024 No. 1 pick, Hunter, Bogdanovic, Capela
Pelican sent out - Zion
The Hawks missed the playoffs this season, and the duo of Trae Young and Murray didn't work as expected, and to return to the playoffs, they need to bring in another star player, and Zion is undoubtedly one of the right options.
This season, Zion played in 70 games for the Pelicans, averaging 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5 assists per game, shooting 57% overall and 33% from three-point range. His pick-and-roll with Trae Young will be a sight to behold, and will have the opportunity to replicate the Los Angeles Clippers' aerial pick-and-roll of the past.
The Pelicans made it to the first round of the playoffs this season, and the combination of Zion and Ingram did not succeed as expected, with Zion's lack of projection ability greatly compressing Ingram's space to break through. If the Pelicans want to succeed, they will have to break up the forward duo this summer.
Zion looks to have a higher ceiling, but Ingram can stay healthy for most of the game and has more autonomous offense, and if one or the other were to happen, the Pelicans might be more inclined to choose the latter. What's more, they can also get Capela, Hunter, Bogdanovic and a valuable No. 1 pick in this deal, which greatly increases the depth of the roster.
So the question is, as a fan, what do you think of this trading plan? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area and say your opinion!