Aug 13, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; New Orleans Pelicans Summer League head coach Willie Green is Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Another year, another new coach for the New Orleans Pelicans who will be tasked with improving the team’s defense. Can coach Willie Green turn it around?
The Pelicans were 23rd in defensive rating last season under Stan Van Gundy, a slight improvement from the year before but still not enough to get the Pels into the playoffs.
Willie Green will have a much different roster to work with around Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, two guys who are not known for their defense.