ATLANTA – On one end of the Philips Arena hardwood Tuesday, Terrence Jones sank a pair of three-pointers, then drove through the Atlanta defense to create shots for teammates or himself, showing off the athleticism that belies his powerful 6-foot-9, 255-pound frame. At the other end, Jones – a power forward – was forced into defensive duty against the likes of true centers Dwight Howard and Edy Tavares, the latter an immovable object at 7-foot-3.
The New Orleans Pelicans emphasized versatility in the 2016 offseason, focusing on adding players who can help a team in more than one area.