Eric Gordon, whether you liked the guy or not, was a huge part of this Pelicans team. His 3pt shooting last year was essential to Anthony Davis’ first playoff berth. He has been in New Orleans for 5 years, and he’s been the highest paid player on the team the entire time. He may not have turned out like fans had hoped when he signed that big deal, but Gordon at the very least has NBA level talent. We all saw the effects of not having that level of talent last season.
The biggest flaws in Gordon’s game stem from his loss of athleticism.