As part of our continuing look at New Orleans’ 2016-17 schedule, the following is a breakdown of some dates and games to circle for the team’s frontcourt players.
RETURNEES
Anthony Davis
You never have to look very far to find challenges at power forward, with the position perhaps the second-toughest in the NBA (behind only point guard). In the first two weeks of the regular season, three-time All-Star Davis will go up against elite fours, including current or past All-Star picks Draymond Green (twice), LaMarcus Aldridge (Oct. 29) and Zach Randolph (Nov.