Pelicans coach Willie Green commented after the team’s first practice on the steps that can be taken with the young group in their second season with most of their players returning after a playoff loss to the Suns last season…
“It’s easy to put in concepts, it’s easy to put in your defense and your offense because pretty much all the guys are coming back from last year. So we’re probably a step ahead in that way, but we just have to continue to push to be better.”
Despite a rocky start to the season last year the pelicans found success after a key trade for guard CJ McCollum and the emergence of rookies Herb Jones, Trey Murphy and Jose Alvarado. Their progression along with the return of number one overall pick Zion Williamson are bringing high expectations for Green’s young squad, who he hopes can continue their pursuit of a championship…
“Last year I felt we were a pretty resilient group and it was fitting- this city, the things that people overcome here. This year I think we got to be relentless. We’re still hunting, we still have a lot we want to accomplish, and the work starts now.”
The Pelicans preseason will begin October 4 against the Bulls.
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