It was late Friday night when the bombshells started dropping. Shams, then Woj, then Shams, then Woj again. Outside head coach Alvin Gentry being thrust into media scrums due to league obligated duties, the Pelicans organization in large part remained quiet this whole week. They watched patiently as Davis’s representation, Rich Paul, galavanted with NBA media and executives alike, imparting a very clear message – Davis wants to be a Laker, buyer beware. They also watched Davis deny and deflect in front of a herd of reporters as he made his first media appearance since his trade request. Nevermind that the NBA investigated Davis and his representation, fining them $50,000 for an on-the-record request, because Davis says he never issued an ultimatum.
The Scarlet Agency: How The Pelicans Have Gained Control of The Narrative
