New Orleans Pelicans: Who Should Replace Monty Williams?

New Orleans Pelicans: 5 Best Options to Replace Monty Williams

Apr 25, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams talks with forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half of the 2015 NCAA Men /

2. John Calipari

More times than not, the inclusion of John Calipari on a list like this is senseless. Even if he were to have some measure of interest, job security in the NBA is nowhere near the safety of Calipari’s position with the Kentucky Wildcats.

So why does this make sense? Anthony Davis.

Davis, the New Orleans Pelicans’ franchise player, spent his only college basketball season playing for Calipari at Kentucky. Assuming they have as strong of a relationship as is believed and perceived, that’s a great name to have in your corner.

So long as Davis wants Calipari in town, the organization would likely listen.

There’s no telling if Calipari would leave Kentucky or not, but if he would, it’d likely be to coach one of the best NBA players he’s ever produced. Davis is already an MVP and Defensive Player of the Year candidate, and he won a national title with Calipari.

If it’s ever made sense for Calipari to return to the NBA, it’s now.

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