But I think starting off so young, having a good mixture of vets and young guys, going through what we went through this year again with just the ups and downs and things that we had to fight through, I felt like (it) built character.“It built up a lot of players and gave them a chance to know that we can be really good if we just stay serious and continue doing what we’re doing.” SG: Between his debut on Jan. 22 and the league’s shutdown in mid-March, the Pelicans had the seventh-best record in the Western Conference.Over that span, the starting lineup of Ball, Jrue Holiday, Ingram, Williamson and Favors played 230, tied for the most in the league, and sported a +26.3 net rating. Nickeil Alexander-Walker goes off for 34 points and adds five assists as New Orleans drops Miami in overtime.Highlights from Pelicans Nickeil Alexander-Walker scoring a game-high 34 points to go with 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 threes and 4 steals vs the Miami Heat in the 2019 Summer League QuarterfinalsPelicans F/C Jaxson Hayes Highlights vs the Miami Heat in the 2019 NBA Summer League QuarterfinalsPelicans F Kenrich Williams Highlights vs the Miami Heat in the 2019 NBA Summer League QuarterfinalsNickeil Alexander-Walker postgame interview after scoring a game-high 34 points against the Miami Heat in the 2019 Summer League quarterfinalsNickeil Alexander-Walker continues his strong Summer League with a tough 14 points in 4th quarter, helping the Pelicans get to overtime.New Orleans Pelicans guard Trevon Bluiett with the over the shoulder circus shot and-1 vs the Miami Heat in the 2019 Summer League quarterfinals.Jaxson Hayes with the huge dunk in transition off the bounce pass vs the Heat in the 2019 Summer League quarterfinals1st half highlights from the New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat 2019 Summer League quarterfinal gameThe New Orleans Pelicans provided some epic show-stopping highlights from Summer League courtesy of Zion Williamson, Jaxson Hayes, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Frank Jackson, Kavell Bigby-Williams, and the rest of the Pelicans' high-flying Summer League team.Highlights from the New Orleans Pelicans defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-78 in the final game before Summer League playoffs begin.Jaxson Hayes had another good night, scoring 13 points and adding 7 rebounds, a block, and an assist vs the Cleveland Cavaliers during 2019 Summer LeaguePelicans Nickeil-Alexander Walker and Jaxson Hayes both had another strong performance in the 2019 NBA Summer League as the Pelicans defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-78.Cox Pavilion: 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. (NBA TV)Thomas & Mack: 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. (ESPNU)Cox Pavilion: 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. (NBA TV)Thomas & Mack: 3:30 p.m. (ESPN), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN), 9:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
If he can develop a better midrange game, he will be much more dangerous so that defenders don't sag off him just to deny his penetration.Jrue Holiday and Lonzo Ball share the ball-handling duties for New Orleans. Coming off a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers and the number one overall pick, they completely changed their starting lineup from last season. Naturally, there’s going to be growing pains and things you have to work out and work through but overall, I think we showed a lot of fight.“After we went on that 13-game losing streak, we put ourselves in position to make the playoffs. What Is The Most Common New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineup? While it’s not a big-market team, Ingram already had that experience in LA, and he has to feel good about finally finding a comfort level. The Pelicans will still have enough cap space to sign free agents, and Favors would be making likely above his market value on likely his last big contract before he becomes a MLE or under player.The good news here is that there’s no rush and the Pelicans have time.