Draymond Green's Statement on Pelicans GM Hire

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green gave his honest opinion on the Pelicans' new executive hire.

Apr 15, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after being called for a foul against the Memphis Grizzlies in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Warriors forward Draymond Green knows a thing or two about basketball intelligence. The four-time NBA champion is known for his basketball intelligence on the court, and he has become instrumental to the Warriors' dynasty over the past decade. Green went on his podcast to discuss how the New Orleans Pelicans' new executive hire will benefit the organization.

The Pelicans came off a dreadful 21-61 campaign, the second-worst record in franchise history. Former executive vice president of basketball operations, David Griffin, was fired a day after the season ended, and Joe Dumars was quickly hired to replace him. Green thinks the Dumars' hire ushers in a return of intelligent basketball.

The New Orleans Pelicans have officially named Louisiana native and Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations! pic.twitter.com/AUz1TGOJyj

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 16, 2025

"Joe Dumars to the New Orleans Pelicans. Scott Perry to the Sacramento Kings as the general manager. It excited me, because what that said to me is people are ready to get back to basketball," Green said on his podcast. "Like, let's bring back these real basketball minds. That's what those moves said to me."

Dumars was the catalyst behind the Detroit Pistons' Eastern Conference run in the early 2000s, culminating in an NBA championship in 2004. Dumars won the Executive of the Year that season and is now tasked with trying to rebuild the Pelicans, which has a lot of uncertainty surrounding its star player, Zion Williamson. This hire by the Pelicans showcases their commitment to turning aroound a dreadful year last season.

Zion with a triple-double in last night's win 🔥 pic.twitter.com/CxqOCkmsum

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 12, 2025

With the start of the NBA season just days away, many don't have high hopes for the Pelicans this season. Many analysts predict the Pelicans will miss the playoffs for the second straight year, which would spotlight coach Willie Green and his future in New Orleans. The catalyst for any good season starts with the health of their star Zion Williamson.

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