The New Orleans Pelicans have historically had success against the San Antonio Spurs in the Anthony Davis era. It just so happens that the Spurs’ biggest strength over the last five seasons has been their frontcourt, from Tim Duncan to LaMarcus Aldridge. Of course, that is clearly the Pelicans’ biggest strength with Davis around.
This year even more than the last several, the emphasis is clearly on Kawhi Leonard on both ends of the ball. He has become a perennial MVP candidate– someone who can change comes with his defense or his offense. This year, he’s posting a line of 24.