LAS VEGAS – Winning is nice, but from Day 1 of summer league practice, Pelicans coach Darren Erman has stressed that giving his players opportunities to shine and show what they can do is a primary objective. With zero full-time NBA players on the New Orleans summer roster, every member is hoping to improve their stock in the eyes of scouts and general managers.
Through three games, Erman and the Pelicans are off to a resounding start in that category, going 3-0 and averaging 93.3 points per contest. Virtually every player who’s been on the floor has made a contribution of some kind, including numerous Pelicans with one or more double-digit scoring performances.