Is it time to say goodbye to Eric Gordon?
It began with such promise.
Way back in December 26, 2011, Eric Gordon -- newly-minted, franchise superstar of the New Orleans Pelicans (then-Hornets) -- hit a game-winning shot over the out-stretched arms of Jared Dudley. And right then and there, Eric Gordon almost validated his status as an up-and-coming superstar in the league, ready to rise above the shadow of Blake Griffin in Los Angeles and be his own Batman in New Orleans.
Alas, it didn't last long. Injuries and a smaller role impacted his play throughout the years that followed.