From the moment Alvin Gentry was named new head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, it was easy to begin daydreaming about the impact Gentry’s turbo-charged system may have on Anthony Davis, who already averaged 24 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks last season in a methodical style. But three months before Davis will next hit the hardwood in a Pelicans uniform, Gentry’s aggressive philosophy also seems to be a hit with a group of players who possess much smaller national profiles than the two-time All-Star.
The early play of New Orleans (2-0) has been one of the better stories from the opening weekend of 2015 NBA Summer League, with the fast-paced summer Pelicans putting up regular-season numbers in condensed 40-minute games.