The New Orleans Pelicans built positive momentum during the 2014-15 season by snapping the franchise's three-year postseason drought, but change was necessary for the team to leap into a more esteemed group of Western Conference contenders on the shoulders of Anthony Davis.
Saturday afternoon, the Pelicans formally announced the hiring of head coach Alvin Gentry, who is currently rounding out his tenure as Steve Kerr's lead assistant with the Golden State Warriors:
OFFICIAL: #Pelicans name Alvin Gentry the team’s new head coach - http://t.co/lg4Hk579jR pic.twitter.com/lntGQCtzmT
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) May 31, 2015
"Alvin is a well-respected coach that brings many years of experience, a wealth of knowledge, creativity and leadership," Pelicans general manager Dell Demps stated in a press release.