Alvin Gentry is known around the NBA for being an offensive mastermind and the hope is this proves to be true for the Pelicans as well. New Orleans will not be his first head coaching job; Gentry was the head coach of the Miami Heat from 1994-1995, the Detroit Pistons from 1997-2000, the Los Angeles Clippers from 2000-2003, and most notably, the Phoenix Suns from 2007-2013. This should prove beneficial for the fledgling Pelicans as they still have much to learn and require a strong, experienced coaching staff.
Eric Gordon is entering his 8th season in the NBA, his 5th with the New Orleans Pelicans.