The Pelicans cut off former Kentucky super scorer. He scored 34 points in a single game last season?

According to the report of American media Hoopshype reporter Michael Scotto, the New Orleans Pelicans have cut backcourt star Antonio Reeves. Reeves was born in November 2000 and is 23 years old. He has quite good scoring skills and comprehensive skills. According to data from the joint trial physical test session before the NBA draft last year, Reeves' bare feet were 194.3cm, his wingspan was 203.8cm, his standing height was 255.3cm, and his weight was 84.6kg. In last year's NBA Draft, the Pelicans selected the powerful scorer from the University of Kentucky with the 47th pick in the second round. Considering that Reeves is just a rookie in the middle and back of the second round, he is able to get a standard contract instead of a two-way contract, which also shows that the Pelicans are actually optimistic about his potential and future development.

In the NBA regular season last season, Reeves made a total of 44 appearances in 82 games, averaging 15 minutes of playing time, averaging 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocks, and 0.7 turnovers and 0.9 fouls. He shot 45.6%, three-point shooting percentage 39.5%, and 80% free throw shooting percentage. In the 10 games in the final stage of the season, his average score soared to 15.4 points due to his playing time. It is worth mentioning that in the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 21 last year, Reeves made 14 of 25 shots, 4 of 12 from outside the three-point line, and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring the highest score of 34 points and 5 rebounds and 3 assists in the game, and 1 foul, which was also the highest score in his personal NBA career.

Reeves played very unstable last season, but he also showed his abilities and characteristics in all aspects under this circumstance. Reeves' offensive efficiency is quite good, and his three-point shooting percentage is worthy of recognition. He also showed off his scoring ability and shooting ability in the end of the season. As a rookie, it is already a rare thing to be able to perform like this when he doesn't play much, and it also shows that he is also very fast to adapt to the NBA. If he can get more stable playing time, his performance will also go to a higher level.

It's just that we really don't understand why the Pelicans cut Reeves in this situation. The Pelicans have full quota and Reeves has a non-guarantee contract. These are understandable, but the Pelicans should have a more reasonable plan. He is obviously a young player with good performance and has shown his own characteristics, but he just cut him directly. Isn't this an inexplicable operation? With Reeves' performance last season, I believe he will also arouse the interest of many teams. It should be a breeze for him to stay in the NBA arena. I don't know which team's jersey he will wear next season.