There are quite a few things for the New Orleans Pelicans to consider as they make their draft selection, and metrics may not be the most important measuring stick. As recent history in Houston has taught us, NBA teams cannot be constructed on advanced metrics and statistics alone. A general manager must not only consider character, but how personalities mesh together to form a cohesive whole. Luckily, there is a guide.
The “Five-Man Band” is a pop culture trope that has defined ensemble casts in film, television, literature, and comic books for decades. It is a guide for achieving a suitable balance of personalities.