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New Orleans PelicansThe one thing Zion Williamson needs to get Pelicans to postseason

Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have led a New Orleans Pelicans team that has been one of the more compelling non-playoff teams in recent memory. What will it take for them to finally crack the playoffs next season? That would be one of their young guards becoming a prominent scorer. There are three prime candidates […]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans' Stephen Curry range 4-point line will make Zion Williamson unstoppable

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are ushering into a new era under Willie Green, and it looks like the team will be full of Stephen Currys in the 2021-22 season. Apparently, the team has employed a 4-point line in its practice courts–a red semi-circle that extends to the sideline and a few feet […]

New Orleans PelicansWarriors star Stephen Curry's 5-word reaction to Willie Green coaching Zion Williamson, Pelicans

The Golden State Warriors’ multiple future Hall of Famers were clearly the driving force behind their dynastic run in the 2010s. But you can’t discount the excellent job done by their coaching staff to maximize their roster year in, and year out. Stephen Curry knows this perfectly. As someone whose training regiment and on-court adjustments […]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans star Zion Williamson's potential next coach has massive Suns connection

The New Orleans Pelicans are still searching for a head coach after they parted ways with Stan Van Gundy one season into his contract. With a talented duo of Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, the Pelicans roster outside of that is pretty bleak. With their coaching search still ongoing, it turns out they have significant […]

Phoenix SunsWillie Green recalls not being able to 'stand' Monty Williams, now excited to be part of his coaching staff

Willie Green recently joined the Phoenix Suns as an assistant under new head coach Monty Williams. Green has had a pretty smooth transition from being a long-time NBA player to becoming one of the most well-respected coaches around the Association. In an interview with Gina Mizell of The Athletic, Green shared how he eventually got […]

Phoenix SunsWarriors lose player development coach Willie Green to Suns

The Golden State Warriors lost one key member of their coaching staff after Willie Green decided to move to the Phoenix Suns. According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports, Green has accepted a lead assistant coach position with the Suns on Tuesday. The 37-year-old will be serving under new head coach Monty Williams, who agreed […]

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