Ainge has two types that drive me nuts: guards who can't shoot and unathletic bigs.
That said, it's pretty clear that he has a plan when he goes into the draft. He usually mixes upside, athletic, pedigree guys with proven college performers that may not have the athletic markers of a breakout nba player. That way, if Langford doesn't become next Donovan Mitchell, at least Grant Williams and Carsen Edwards can hypothetically become useful rotation players so we have something to show for the draft.
We all want all-stars and the next Giannis, but those are big bets to make if you have expectations to compete on a nightly basis. If Brandon Clarke never figures out how to shoot, he could be Tyrus Thomas. Mattise Thybulle could be Andre Roberson. Do we need Andre Roberson if we already have Marcus Smart?
I don't love this draft, but I see a theory behind it in the sense that it's a series of diversified gambles and we walk away with an extra first rounder next year.
Pelicans, even outside of Zion, are doing a great job of collecting talent.