He wasn’t even officially introduced as New Orleans associate head coach until June 22, but Darren Erman has already become a familiar face this month around the Pelicans’ practice facility in Metairie. Although the 2015-16 season is months away and head coach Alvin Gentry was busy in California and Ohio coaching in the NBA Finals, Erman has gotten right to work. He’s a daily fixture in his office and a regular at the Saints/Pelicans on-campus cafeteria, stopping by briefly to grab lunch, before heading back to break down more game tape.
“If you want to find him, all you have to do is come and look in this building right here,” Gentry said of Erman during his introductory press conference, at the practice facility.