The New Orleans Pelicans are going through a lot right now as an organization. On the court, but far more importantly, off of it. Hurricane Ida ravaged the southeast United States and had a heavy impact on the city of New Orleans.
With natural tragedy ravaging the community, this story also hits close to home. Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes has been a fan favorite since being drafted by New Orleans in 2018 out of the University of Texas. His freakish athleticism and undoubtedly charisma made him one of the more fun players to follow on the team. Nothing is fun about this story.