When discussing the New Orleans Pelicans, fans and pundits alike always pine for New Orleans to sign a “3&D” guy.
They ask for someone to play defense and knock down an open shot. Someone to not be flashy or need the ball in his hands on every play. Someone to be a “glue” guy, while doing all the dirty work and intangibles that allow players like Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday, and Tyreke Evans to shine.
Pelicans General Manager Dell Demps often gets critique for failing to sign a player in this mold.