If/when the New Orleans Pelicans take the court against the Utah Jazz on July 30, 143 days will have passed between games.
That’s 3,432 hours.
Or 205,920 minutes, if you like.
Regardless of your preferred passage of time, it’s been awhile. Thus, you may have forgotten a few things about the Pelicans since the NBA stopped play back in March.
For those who need a refresher, or for those just starting to pay attention, here’s what you may have missed.
Preseason Hype
After undergoing a massive restructuring in the offseason that included the trade of Anthony Davis for Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart and picks; the drafting of Zion Williamson, Jaxson Hayes, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker; the signing of JJ Redick; the snatching of Derrick Favors for a couple of future second round picks, Jrue Holiday and the Pelicans were a chic pick to contend for the eighth seed in the Western Conference.