As the New Orleans Pelicans concluded a dismal season with a seventh consecutive loss, the absence of key players like Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum underscored the team's struggles. Head coach Willie Green expressed accountability for the disappointing season, while Pelicans basketball operations chief David Griffin observed from the stands, unable to witness his assembled team fully healthy under Green's leadership. The Pelicans' future remains uncertain amidst discussions about potential changes following a season marked by injuries and poor performance.
The Pelicans' misfortunes have been epitomized by Williamson's ongoing injury woes, with the young star missing a significant number of games since being drafted, and the team failing to secure a playoff series victory during this stretch. Griffin's tenure since joining the Pelicans in 2019 has not yielded the desired results, leaving fans and players alike questioning what the offseason holds in store. With a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the team, only time will tell what changes will be made as the Pelicans look to regroup and bounce back in the future.