Prior to arriving in New Orleans, Alvin Gentry was able to work with some of the greatest point guards of all time in Steve Nash, Chris Paul, and Stephen Curry. Since then, there’s been a revolving door of players, and a formerly miscast Jrue Holiday, who have held down the position for the Pelicans.
The grab bag of Norris Cole, Toney Douglas, Tim Frazier, Ish Smith, Quinn Cook, Jarrett Jack, Larry Drew II, Mike James, Jameer Nelson, Rajon Rondo, Andrew Harrison, and Elfrid Payton all had their moments, but none were consistent enough to be considered a long-term solution.