With the regular season kicking off in a few days, what New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup do you recommend in the 2021-22 opener? What changes once Zion Williamson returns?
Kevin:
When healthy, I believe the Pelicans should start Devonte’ Graham, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Jonas Valanciunas. This starting unit allows the ball-handling to flow through Zion and Ingram, with another capable playmaker in Graham on the court as well.
It’s a relatively long line-up that should be able to play passing lanes and create some transition opportunities to compensate for some of the other defensive deficiencies.