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NOP • • #
about 2 months ago
If there’s one thing Fears can do at a pro level right now, it’s score. The rookie had a good night shooting the basketball, making 70 percent of his attempts. Unfortunately, Fears did not produce much beyond the points, as he missed his lone three-point attempt. However, he was able to get downhill on multiple occasions. With Fears playing 18 minutes, there was no room for Jose Alvarado in the rotation, with the veteran point guard picking up a DNP-CD. That was an eye-opener, especially with the Pelicans’ lack of point guards as Dejounte Murray (Achilles) continues his rehab.
NOP • • #
2 months ago
The rookie struggled in his first preseason game and was fine in his second, but it was this third one where he really flashed his upside. He missed the game-winning shot at the buzzer, which would’ve been a nice moment to finish out a strong performance. He should be able to have some nice moments throughout his first season in the league, but there won’t be performances like this often.
NOP • • #
2 months ago
Friday’s exhibition opener was not Fears’ official “welcome to the NBA” moment, but the rookie struggled with his shot and turnovers in Melbourne. The lottery pick missed all six of his three-point attempts and committed five turnovers in his 22 minutes off the bench. No Dejounte Murray (Achilles) may give Fears additional room to earn early rotation minutes, but the Pelicans don’t lack bench depth on the perimeter, either. Jose Alvarado (11/3/1/1 with three three-pointers) remains the backup point guard, and former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins (11/5/2 with one three-pointer) is looking to make a more significant impact in his third NBA season. That makes it difficult to expect Fears to be much more than a late-round flier in standard league drafts.
NOP • • #
5 months ago
While Fears did match his summer league turnover average in Friday’s defeat, committing five, he was more productive in the assist category. The lottery pick dished out four assists in New Orleans’ summer finale, and he was also productive in the points, rebounds and steals categories. Once the regular season begins, Fears won’t be under similar pressure to balance getting his shots and setting up his teammates. Also, he’ll be playing with and against better players. Given Fears’ age, as he won’t turn 19 until October, it’s unsurprising that he was inconsistent in Las Vegas.
NOP • • #
5 months ago
While Fears did match his summer league turnover average in Friday’s defeat, committing five, he was more productive in the assist category. The lottery pick dished out four assists in New Orleans’ summer finale, and he was also productive in the points, rebounds and steals categories. Once the regular season begins, Fears won’t be under similar pressure to balance getting his shots and setting up his teammates. Also, he’ll be playing with and against better players. Given Fears’ age, as he won’t turn 19 until October, it’s unsurprising that he was inconsistent in Las Vegas.
NOP • • #
5 months ago
Fears had a rough day on Saturday, shooting below 25 percent from the field and going 1-of-7 from beyond the arc. However, the rookie’s failure to record an assist may be more concerning for the Pelicans. Efficiency was occasionally an issue for Fears during his lone season at Oklahoma, but he still averaged 4.1 assists per game. The lottery pick has totaled two assists through two games in Las Vegas. Regardless of how many more games he plays this month, Fears has to create better opportunities for his teammates.
NOP • • #
5 months ago
Fears’s unofficial Pelicans debut wasn’t the cleanest, as he was responsible for seven turnovers. That said, the former Oklahoma standout did use his handle to get to his preferred spots on the floor, even if he did not shoot the ball as well as he’s capable of. Fears will undoubtedly be a player to target in dynasty league drafts, but he joins a crowded perimeter rotation in New Orleans. The addition of Jordan Poole will help the Pelicans account for Dejounte Murray (Achilles) being out, and they also have Jose Alvarado to log rotation minutes at the point.
NOP • • #
6 months ago
Sure, there are concerns about Fears after some inefficient play at Oklahoma, but he has loads of potential. Fears averaged 17.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game as an 18-year-old as the focal point of the offense in arguably the toughest conference in the NCAA. He’s a bit undersized, and there are questions about how he’ll impact the game defensively, but Fears is an intriguing offensive talent with the ability to run an offense and create his own shot, both at the rim and from beyond the arc. There aren’t many players in this draft that can get to the rim like Fears. The fit with the Pelicans is a bit curious given the team just traded for a point guard in Jordan Poole and already had Dejounte Murray.