On a day generally reserved for audacious predictions and sensational imaginations, the New Orleans Pelicans served honesty up on a platter to those in attendance for Friday’s Media Day. The candor was of the reserved, cautious variety; fresh off a firestorm of injuries last year, disappointment has been in the air since about November of last season. Remember, these Pelicans lost their first twelve games last year- even after a promising offseason, there’s little room for optimism.
Among the most popular buzzwords surrounding losing teams – especially since the rise to prominence of former Philadelphia 76ers General Manager Sam Hinkie – is “Process”.