The New Orleans Pelicans are 7-17. Ten games under .500. My official demarcation line for fully initiating the tank for the remainder of the season. However, as they demonstrated last night, it is possible to lose and still make the product enjoyable while simultaneously injecting some much needed hope into the direction of the franchise. Tanking need not solely be seeking out losses for the sake of ping pong balls in the May NBA Lottery. The Pelicans can do even more.
Cheick Diallo looked good last night, especially in the first half.