The New Orleans Pelicans front office has been lauded for its combination of personnel moves and front office hires over the past 12 months and for good reason. Its success can be measured in the decisive surge the Pelicans made during the second half of the season and the camaraderie that formed within the locker room.
One unheralded move that deserves some attention involves the hiring of Erie Bayhawks assistant coach, Mery Andrade.
If you’re not familiar with Andrade, she quickly asserted herself as one of the most instrumental members of the Bayhawks coaching staff and is one of the Pelicans secret weapons in acclimating international athletes to their organization.