The New Orleans Pelicans have done something that doesn’t happen very often in the NBA or any other league, which is to nearly change out the entire roster and still remain competitive.
With 14 players from last season departing, the New Orleans Pelicans needed to replace some major production.
The biggest infusion of talent came from the trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and Lakers; gone was Anthony Davis, coming back were Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart.
The draft was another source of talent addition; Zion Williamson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaxson Hayes, were first round selections in the 2019 draft.