Backup centers tend to avoid the spotlight. That’s true for most rotation players, especially on a team as deep as the New Orleans Pelicans. But Larry Nance Jr. deserves recognition. He’s a critical defensive Swiss army knife for a New Orleans defense that needs his skillset. The Pelicans are 5-1 since his return from injury
By Phillip Thomas It was a Monday evening at Monday | Restaurant + Bar on Bienville Street in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. Inside, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement as customers settled into their seats, eagerly anticipating the live broadcast of The Sports Report With Reggie Flood and David Grubb on WBOK 12:30 A.M.
By David Grubb The New Orleans Pelicans were thoroughly embarrassed in their 44-point beatdown courtesy of the Los Angeles Lakers in the semifinals of the NBA’s in-season tournament. It was the fourth-worst loss in franchise history, and the third-worst in the regular season. “We were all disappointed in our performance,” said head coach Willie Green.
By David Grubb Beating the Sacramento Kings for a third time this season was one thing, but now it gets serious for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans played very good basketball, for the most part, to defeat the Kings and advance to the semifinals of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament. However, “very good basketball”