With that out of the way, here are my thoughts on the Pelicans’ rotation based on the current roster:
Summary by Game Segment
Start of Q1: Lonzo-Jrue-Redick-Zion-Favors. Lonzo & Jrue are an elite back court defensive pairing with good size, allowing Redick to shift onto the worst opposing perimeter player.
Mid-Q1: Ingram and Moore enter for Lonzo and Redick. Ingram shares “point guard duties” with Jrue, then transitions to lead initiator when Jrue heads to the bench.
Late Q1: Second unit of Ingram-Hart-Moore-Melli-Okafor. Lots of size; Moore would be the smallest player on the floor at 6’4″.
