For New Orleans Pelicans fans, Omer Asik is a harsh reminder of how quickly things can change in the NBA. Just 4 years ago, Asik was thought to be a player who could anchor a defense in the middle. Nowadays, even ignoring his contract, many question if he is even an NBA level player anymore.
When New Orleans traded for Asik, it was assumed that the Pelicans had locked down their front court of the future. With Asik and Anthony Davis protecting the paint, it was thought that it would be tough to score inside against New Orleans.