Enough time has been wasted. The New Orleans Pelicans are getting serious about building a top level organization. The hiring of David Griffin gave direction to the top-down approach to building a solid basketball culture. The Pelicans are burning the wick at both ends,and are building a roster foundation from the bottom up.
Griffin has brought in Aaron Nelson to lead the training department. More additions to the front office support staff are in the works. The roster composition will take patience, as key off season dates trigger certain deadlines and anxieties.
Barring a huge change of heart by Anthony Davis, Griffin has many unknowns at the top end of his roster.