NBA: What Every Team Should Be Thankful For In 2016-17

Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 4, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward
Oct 4, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward

New Orleans Pelicans

A Patient Anthony Davis

The New Orleans Pelicans have had their difficulties, to say the least. They haven’t been able to surround Anthony Davis with a respectable team in the last few years, and yet he seems as committed as ever to the team.

In fairness, injuries have absolutely devastated this team in the last couple of seasons. Tyreke Evans didn’t pan out, mostly because of injury. And Jrue Holiday’s ascension was dictated by injury too.

With that said, this organization can’t continue to fall flat on its face when it comes to surrounding their franchise player with talent.