re: Is it time to shut down the Pelicans experiment?

What is the measure for NOLA being a "basketball city"? Would you be saying this if the Pelicans had picked Ja Morant rather than Zion? Sure he comes with his problems himself but he is much more available than our current "star". Pair that with picking Garland rather than trading down in the draft that year and you have a solid contender team, and your biggest concern would be Brandon Ingram's availability.

As far as the organization is concerned, there obviously need to be changes. Whether that is coaching or training staff, or all the way top to bottom is for those making the big paychecks to figure out. But when this team is rolling, the support is there. Look no further than last year's play-in game and playoff push. Giving Zion a Supermax last year looks incredibly stupid right now. But he was playing like an all star pre injury and had this team in the top 3 of the western conference, largely without BI. Don't let Zion's woes distract you from the strong core of this team and the support that has been loud and energetic throughout an otherwise disappointing season.