With the elimination of the San Antonio Spurs, the New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors are set to battle in the second round of the 2018 NBA playoffs. The first game of the series will tip-off on Saturday, but a time is yet to be determined.
A matchup against these vaunted Warriors is fitting. They were responsible for the Pelicans fast exit from the postseason three years ago, and it had been all downhill for New Orleans until finally the turnaround witnessed this season. Yet, before we delve into deep analysis and discussion about this upcoming series, let’s take a look back at how New Orleans — and specifically Anthony Davis — arrived at the precipice of perhaps their most exciting playoff appearance in franchise history
Ever since Davis heard his name announced in the 2012 NBA Draft, all eyes have focused on him to try and carry the New Orleans organization back towards relevancy.