The New Orleans Pelicans began the season, their 14th in the city, with high hopes. Coming off a playoff berth and with Anthony Davis, the superstar of the future under contract through 2021, the sky was the limit. They were projected by many, including our writers here at The Bird Writes, to win 47 or more games. Depending on your level of optimism a seed as high as fifth was in the realm of possibility. Then the injuries came. Losses by the bushel quickly followed behind.
In 14 seasons the New Orleans professional basketball franchise has made the playoffs six times and won just one playoff series total.