No. 19: New Orleans Pelicans
Apr 14, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; The video board displays the New Orleans Pelicans logo following the final home game of the season and the New Orleans Hornets franchise against the Dallas Mavericks at the New Orleans Arena. The Mavericks defeated the Hornets 107-89. The game was the final home game for the Hornets franchise as they will be rebranded as the New Orleans Pelicans starting next season. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
The New Orleans Pelicans have had arguably the most interesting offseason this summer after acquiring Jrue Holiday on draft day and signing Tyreke Evans. They will be able to score the rock, that much is for sure.
The Pelicans could be ranked higher if we knew that Holiday, Evans, Eric Gordan and Austin Rivers will all coexist in the back court, or just how the heck this roster is going to work. How is this going to work?