Does it ever seem like every Pelican who leaves the team thrives somewhere else? Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson are filling it up--and staying healthy--in Houston alongside Trevor Ariza, another former New Orleans hoopster. Evans and Hield both already look they've gone a couple of ticks up in the two weeks they've been with the Kings. Aminu has turned into a valuable player for Portland and even Luke Babbitt is knocking down big shots for the Heat. James Ennis. Robin Lopez. Heck, if you let me pick a roster to put around Davis comprised just of guys we've let go since AD joined the team, I think we'd be a 50+-win squad, provided they play like they have for their new teams. Let's give it a try...
C Davis
PF Anderson
SF Ariza
SG Gordon
PG Evans
Bench
C Lopez
PF Aminu/Lance Thomas
SF Ennis/Babbitt
SG Hield/Rivers
PF Ish/Roberts
I'd take that team right now! At this rate I'm afraid to let Jrue walk just to watch return to all-star status with another team. With our record even ditching Asik could be a risk....