Good Landing Spot: New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans were pleased to punch a ticket to the postseason in 2021-22. Next year, they’d probably like to win a series.

Acquiring Brogdon helps with that goal. The Pelicans need a starting-caliber point guard. Devonte’ Graham is a skilled player, but a defensive liability. Jose Alvarado is his inverse. Brogdon is a two-way player who’ll cover for both of their weaknesses.

He’ll also make up for the poor defense of his new backcourt running mate. CJ McCollum is a gifted scorer, but he’s not known for preventing points. In fact, few players on this Pelicans squad are.

Brogdon may not be the game-changing defensive force that can revolutionize a team, but he’s above average. The Pelicans would have to take that, especially with all the contributions he makes on the offensive end.

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In fact, it’s a near-perfect landing spot for the veteran floor general. There just happens to be one team we’d like to see him on even more.