The New Orleans Pelicans have fired Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin, the organization announced on Monday.
Here’s an excerpt from Pelicans Governor Gayle Benson’s statement announcing the news:
“After considerable thought and evaluation, I have decided to relieve David Griffin of his duties as executive vice president of basketball operations. This was a difficult decision, but one that I feel is necessary at this time to bring a fresh approach to our front office and build a culture that will deliver sustainable success, on and off the court. I am committed to hiring the right person to lead our basketball operations department and deliver an NBA Championship to our city.