To say the least, the New Orleans Pelicans have a complicated franchise history. But, this history hasn’t seen them lacking in star players. Actually, it’s the opposite, but New Orleans has never been able to keep their stars.
Before Anthony Davis, the Pelicans had Baron Davis and Chris Paul, back when they were called the Hornets. With Davis on their roster for seven years, they only made the playoffs twice. Davis still wanting to leave, despite New Orleans drafting Zion Williamson speaks volumes.
Zion Williams dominated the NBA Preseason, making the Pelicans relevant again. With the regular season approaching, Williamson will miss the first few games, due to a knee injury. Once this news broke, retired NBA player, Greg Oden, once the next Shaq, began trending, as his potential was ruined due to knee injury.
