With Payton and Randle, New Orleans gets a combination of everything it has been seeking.
'Things work out for a reason': Pelicans excited about newcomers Julius Randle and Elfrid Payton
The star power might be diminished, but the expectations are not.
Dell Demps: Free-agent additions will fit Pelicans’ up-tempo style
Along with their fit within the team’s system, Demps emphasized that Randle, 23, and Payton, 24, were attractive pickups at this specific stage of their NBA careers.
Julius Randle, now paired with Anthony Davis, wants 'this to be home'
The New Orleans Pelicans didn't waste any time once Julius Randle hit the market.