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 backcourt players. Coming next week: a look at noteworthy aspects of the schedule for Pelicans frontcourt players.
RETURNEES
Jrue Holiday
With the point-guard position having become the deepest in the NBA, players like Holiday face a formidable individual challenge virtually every night. There are numerous stretches in which the 6-foot-4 floor general will have his hands full, but perhaps the most difficult comes Dec. 2-13, a dozen-day stretch that is extremely daunting.