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New Orleans Pelicans: The patience of Zion Williamson 

The New Orleans Pelicans have absolutely made of mess of their current build after another disappointing offseason. It’s a miracle that Zion Williamson hasn’t requested a trade publically or hasn’t made a mess of his current situation with the team.

New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau’s ability to manufacture wins

The Knicks do not have the best roster in the NBA, by any means. In fact, many of their key players from last year have seen a regression in their numbers this season. Yet, somehow New York is fifth in the Eastern Conference.

Tom Thibodeau did it last year and is doing it again now: pulling wins out of thin air. Thirteen of the Knicks’ 18 games so far have been decided within 10 points and Thibodeau somehow has this team competing for homecourt advantage in the playoffs.