The 2008-09 New Orleans Pelicans* didn’t enjoy the same magnitude of success than the year prior, but they still managed a 49-33 record and another trip to the postseason. Stop if you’ve heard this one before: Another bright campaign was marred by nagging injuries. Tyson Chandler missed 37 games, Peja Stojakovic missed 21 games, and Morris Peterson missed 39 games in the 08/09 season. That’s three integral pieces of their core with significant time missed, and their overall record was reflected on those players being sidelined. For their efforts, they were rewarded with the 21st overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.
New Orleans Pelicans: Revisiting the 2009 NBA Draft
