The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a 6-6 start this season, which as one would expect, puts them smack dab in the middle of the NBA standings and a number of key statistics. But before lamenting about the fact a .500 record screams average, realize the start to this season represents a vast departure from the previous years witnessed under Head Coach Alvin Gentry.
In 2015-16, New Orleans was able to muster just a lone victory in their first twelve games, and last season, the Anthony Davis-led roster began 2-10.