The New Orleans Pelicans kick off training camp in under a month, which means it is time to start preparations for the season. As the roster comes into shape, it's important to take stock of where everyone is heading into camp.
Pelicans 2025 second-round pick Micah Peavy had flashes and at least looked like he belonged as a rookie. He was best on defense and as a cutter on offense, but he has the potential to bring more to the table as well.
State Of His Career
Peavy should be very happy about where he's at right now, but there is still pressure as a second-round player. He's not going to be able to assume that he has a role just because he had one last year.
As a rookie, Peavy posted 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game on 38.5/25.9/75.9 shooting splits. His two best performances came in the final three games of the season, when the bench rook over, dropping 21 and 20 points in two of those performances. In the other, he had two.
One Area Where He Must Perform
It's clear that offensive efficiency and consistency are something that he needs to work ok, but that can be hard to do with inconsistent play. That's why, during training camp, he must take advantage of the opportunity to show that he can offer more as a shooter.
Obviously, 25.9% from three is not going to cut it for someone headed to becoming a three-and-D wing. Peavy would get hot at times, showing he at least can shoot a little bit. Over the final games, when his minutes ticked up, he went 7-of-17 from deep. As a senior at Georgetown, he shot 40.0% from deep on 4.1 attempts per night.
Best-Case Scenario For Training Camp
Peavy isn't going to be pushing for a starting role in camp, but he can carve out a role for himself if he works on the items previously mentioned. His biggest competition for minutes will be guys like Trendon Watford, Bryce McGowens, Jordan Poole and Caleb Houstan. Every one of these players brings something to the table.