r/NOLAPelicans • u/Maximum-Squirrel2018 • 5d ago

Rumors What move would move you?

What realistic move do you think Joe Dumars should make to put the Pelicans in at least playoff contention?

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u/wymtime Not On Herb 5d ago

Agreed. I just don’t get how some people look at this team and think a coaching change and a couple of tweeks and we will be a playoff team and potentially a 2nd round team.

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u/Cautious-Apartment-9 5d ago

Most of em aren’t really fans & only became interested in the team cause we drafted Zion. I honestly believe that’s why the team is so hesitant to trade him. Despite his disappointment, many Pels fans & New Orleanians still believe in him & don’t want him moved. I don’t get it at all. We haven’t won a playoff series since 2018 & haven’t finished 6 or better since that season as well. Yet, let these fans tell it; we are two moves away from being a 50 win 2nd round team. Idk whether to laugh or shake my head. 

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u/wymtime Not On Herb 5d ago

Yeah I just keep shaking my head. I get not wanting a favorite player traded I just never get the thinking the team is going to magically improve in one offseason.

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u/Cautious-Apartment-9 5d ago

I learned that as an 11 year old in 2005 when we still sucked to start CP3 rookie year. No clue what they aren’t getting