Pelicans Bet Big on Mathurin | NBA News

The Pelicans just pulled off a bold move, signing 24-year-old scoring machine Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year, $16M deal — betting big on his downhill attack, clutch scoring, and NBA Finals experience. He’s got the tools to be a game-changer alongside Zion, but questions linger: his shooting efficiency, especially from three, and his overall field-goal effectiveness. The team isn’t asking for a superstar — just a more consistent, efficient version of himself with improved defense. If he delivers, it’s a win; if not, he could become another high-potential player who doesn’t quite fit the puzzle.

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