Local fans are keenly aware that looking back at preseason previews and predictions is oftentimes an uncomfortable exercise.
Since a trip to the 2018 playoffs, the New Orleans Pelicans have consistently failed to meet expectations. However, for an unusually pleasant change of pace, the 2021-22 season contains a surprising number of positives despite the team currently residing 11th in the West.
In examining the Best Case, Worst Case and Most Likely Case scenarios, elements from each plot line have come to fruition.
The Pelicans aren’t poised to make the playoffs and win a first round series, but the Willie Green hire has been a smashing home run.