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New Orleans Pelicans: 25 Best Players To Play For The Pelicans

By Phil Watson

Oct 23, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; A general view from the court during the second half of a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami Heat at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Heat 93-90. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; A general view from the court during the second half of a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami Heat at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Heat 93-90. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 22: David West #30 of the New Orleans Hornets drives the ball around DeJuan Blair #45 of the San Antonio Spurs at the New Orleans Arena on January 22, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 22: David West #30 of the New Orleans Hornets drives the ball around DeJuan Blair #45 of the San Antonio Spurs at the New Orleans Arena on January 22, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

2003-11. David West. 4. player. 69. <strong>How acquired:</strong> 18th overall pick from Xavier, 2003 NBA Draft.. PF-SF

The New Orleans Hornets were drafting for the first time since moving from Charlotte and opted for AP Player of the Year and two-time All-American David West, who had averaged more than 20 points and nearly 12 rebounds per game as a senior at Xavier, with the 18th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.

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It took West a couple of years to develop into a solid starter, but then he turned into a two-time All-Star, finishing fourth in the NBA in minutes per game in 2008-09.

He was a 20-point per game scorer in both of his All-Star campaigns, as well.

In December 2011, West left to sign as a free agent with the Indiana Pacers.

In eight seasons in New Orleans and Oklahoma City, West averaged 16.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and two assists in 32.4 minutes per game, shooting .490/.264/.839.

West signed as a free agent with the San Antonio Spurs in July 2015 and took on a lesser role, averaging 7.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 18.0 minutes per game on .545/3-for-7/.788 shooting.

He opted out of the second year of his contract and instead signed July 9, 2016, as a free agent with the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $1.5 million veteran’s minimum deal.

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