The New Orleans Pelicans have had a disappointing start to the season, moving them from the group of playoff teams last year to the group of bottom dwellers so far this season. It’s caused a lot of cussing and foul language from many of those rooting for this team’s success. But one word stands out most when talking about the Pelicans.
That word? Tanking.
The term has become popular with the emergence of the controversial strategy of the Philadelphia 76ers, one that directly involved the Pelicans a while ago. In 2013, Philadelphia traded one of their stars, Jrue Holiday, in exchange for the Pelicans first round pick in 2014 and the draft rights to the #6 pick in the 2013 draft, Nerlens Noel.