2016-17 Season In Review: New Orleans Pelicans Frontcourt

Mar 31, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates from the bench with forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) during the fourth quarter of a game against the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Kings 117-89. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 8, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Cheick Diallo (13) holds the ball away from the reach of Golden State Warriors forward Matt Barnes (22) in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

Cheick Diallo

11.7 MPG (17 GP) | 5.1 PPG | 4.3 RPG

The 2016-17 season for rookie Cheick Diallo was a developmental year. Although he only saw limited action this season, Diallo did his part to confirm the Pelicans’ belief that he indeed has the potential to be a really good player in the NBA.

Big games against the Clippers (19 points, 10 rebounds) early in the season certainly opened some eyes. He again impressed late in the season, putting up back-to-back double-double performances against the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers.

His multiple stints in the D-League where he also impressed with 15.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in his 26 appearances allowed him the opportunity to fine-tune his skills while expanding his basketball IQ.

However, right now due to the limited sample size, Diallo is all potential. He’ll have a chance to vie for a bigger role next season, but he’ll have to put in the work this offseason to garner consideration for a spot in next year’s rotation.

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