After injuries derailed their once-promising season, the New Orleans Pelicans have decided that it is time to make some changes.
According to The Times-Picayune, the Pelicans plan to restructure their player care and performance team this off-season. Up until now, Aaron Nelson, the vice president of player performance and care, has been running the show (and has been since 2019). Before taking this position, he worked for the Phoenix Suns for 26 years.
You’ve surely heard this story before. The Pelicans were cruising along near the top of the Western Conference at 23-14 before Zion Williamson suffered a strained hamstring against the Philadelphia 76ers that kept him out for the remainder of the season.