NEW YORK – A three-time All-Star who’s only 23 years old. A personable head coach. One of America’s most unique cities. World-class restaurants. Warm weather, virtually year-round.
While the focus leading up to Thursday’s NBA draft has often been on who teams want to pick, on Wednesday several lottery locks gave reasons why they’ll be pleased if they’re chosen sixth in Round 1 by the New Orleans Pelicans. From rising star Anthony Davis, to the amiable Alvin Gentry, to a few traits that make the Crescent City a premier tourist destination, a handful of NCAA stars detailed why New Orleans may be an ideal place for them to launch an NBA career.