The New Orleans Pelicans are in a good position. They have the best young core in the NBA, plenty of future draft picks and no clear weaknesses. Most teams would be happy to trade places and take on the Pelicans combination of young talent and assets.
One thing that isn’t clear is the future of center Derrick Favors.
Favors isn’t loud or flashy. He doesn’t put up huge numbers or get highlight reel dunks.
But Favors is the anchor of the interior defense for the New Orleans Pelicans, a solid veteran presence who sets the tone for the team defensively.