Stan Van Gundy’s offensive bonafides were probably not the first thing that David Griffin wanted to discuss when the two first sat down to chat about the Pelicans’ head coaching job.
It was also likely not the second or third.
The New Orleans Pelicans have plenty of offensive talent at its disposal.
Six players averaged double figures last season and 13 had at least one game with 20 or more points.
One of the biggest factors in Van Gundy’s hiring is his ability to coach top-notch defenses.
Since the 2013-14 season, the Pelicans have an average defensive rating of 109.