As the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, many may wonder if their blueprint may be a model success for the Pelicans in the future. The Sixers have built themselves into an Eastern Conference powerhouse and may be considered a favorite to get to the NBA finals for the first time since 2001. How can the Pelicans mimic this blueprint?
Build through the draft. The Pelicans blueprint has been to pick up veterans as the quick fix solution for seemingly temporary winning. This has often caused them to overpay for veterans who haven’t come close to giving the Pelicans a return on their investment (i.