The New Orleans Pelicans are in trouble following game 3. The Golden State Warriors made a huge comeback to win the game. The Pelicans are down 3-0 in their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors. Pelicans star Anthony Davis made huge shots and carry the team. But it wasn’t enough to get the win in their home flour. For the most part, New Orleans’ roster is lacking in players who have been on long playoff runs — except for one. Point guard Norris Cole from the Miami Heat— whom the team acquired at the trade deadline — was a part of three NBA Finals runs (and two championships). Davis, writes Tom Haberstroh of ESPN.com, often turns to Cole as his answer man for questions about the playoffs:
Norris Cole accepted the role for mentoring Davis for the playoffs. The energetic point guard who has yet to celebrate his 27th birthday guides the Pelican’s star about the playoffs.
The Pelicans had some nice plays and the team improves in their perimeter shooting but they are premature. The fact that the team’s designated seasoned vet is a 26-year-old who has never started a playoff game in his career. At Oracle Arena, the Pelicans placed Cole’s locker next door to Davis’ in case the MVP candidate needed some pregame playoff advice.
Norris Cole guides the team on what to do in the playoffs. “For sure,” Cole said. “It’s all in the preparation. I try to tell the guys, it’s all in the preparation. As long as you prepare, which I believe we are, we give ourselves a good chance to win and go out there and compete and fight.”
Davis regularly cites Cole’s résumé as a guiding light in this series against the Golden State Warriors. When Davis was asked about Tyreke Evans possibly missing time with a knee injury, Davis pointed to the vet backups.
The Pelicans don’t have much of a choice but to go ahead with this young group. They will need to figure out what’s needed for the team to win. David is still young and had much potential. I am sure he has a bright future ahead of him. The team will face a great challenge next season.
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