New Orleans Pelicans: 5 reasons to be excited for 2019-20 NBA season
By Adam Taylor
Losing a franchise cornerstone is not meant to feel good, but the New Orleans Pelicans have seemingly rebuilt their roster in one summer.
Losing Anthony Davis wasn’t a surprise, it had become a soap opera throughout last year. The New Orleans Pelicans landing the number one pick, now that was a surprise and the ripples could be felt across the NBA landscape.
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Acquiring the first pick altered the type of deal the front office was seeking in return for Davis, they knew Zion Williamson was going to be their new cornerstone and as such needed the best supporting cast possible.
Boston had reportedly taken both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum off the negotiation table following Davis’s camp stating he wouldn’t re-sign, leaving the path clear for the Lakers to make their move.
A return package headlined by Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball provided the Pelicans with upgrades immediately, more importantly though, the team got younger. Zion is unlikely to be a hit direct off the bat, like all rookies he will have his ups and downs, there is no pressure at the moment — the roster can grow and learn together.
New Orleans projects to be one of the most entertaining team to watch this upcoming season. there are still a lot of question marks around some of their players while the feel-good factor around others is plain to see.
Let’s look into some of the reasons why fans should be so excited heading into the new season.