
8. Brandon Ingram
It’s easy to forget now, but Zion Williamson wasn’t the Pelican’s main man all season. Before January, the weight of the team was on Ingram’s shoulders. The All-Star has flourished under the spotlight and it will be very exciting to see what both young stars can achieve together in a full season. Together they can make a difference.

The Pelicans have a net rating of plus-12.4 with Ingram and Williamson on the court together in 341 minutes this season. Meanwhile, Ingram has developed as an individual, as his three-point shooting percentages have gone up. New Orleans has gained massively from his recovery from a blood disease.