Last season was another disappointing one for the New Orleans Pelicans under executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin, one that led to Griffin firing his pick to replace Alvin Gentry as head coach, Stan Van Gundy, after just one season, replacing him with former Phoenix Suns assistant coach Willie Green, who will be tasked with running a team for the first time.
It’s a risky gamble, though it could perhaps prove to be a savvy one, as Green had been one of the hottest names in the head-coaching rumors over the past couple of offseason.
Either way, the organization’s top priority will now be to reach the playoffs for the first time in the Zion Williamson era, or risk even more smoke leaking about Williamson being unhappy in New Orleans.
No pressure, Willie Green.
Below, check out our preview for the 2021-22 Pelicans campaign.