Whilst we have examined the strengths of the Pels, unfortunately, there are also some major weaknesses that need to be addressed. Through this post, I will look at the major factors that will affect the Pelicans negatively next season.
The Stacked Western Conference
This is something completely out of the Pels’ hands, but it is major factor nevertheless. If the Pels were in the Eastern Conference, which they should be, they would be a playoff team for sure, somewhere between the 3rd and 6th seed. They would be behind the Cavaliers and Celtics but certainly challenging the Bucks, Raptors, and Wizards for the 3rd seed.