David Griffin Probably Wouldn't Have Said a Word About LeBron if He Didn't Get Lucky With Pelicans
By Aaron Halford
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, current Pelicans and former Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin described the obstacles he faced in Cleveland.
More specifically, Griffin talked about the challenges of managing a team with LeBron James and the scrutiny that comes with it.
Now as the General Manager for the New Orleans Pelicans, Griffin has received high praise from the media for how he's reconstructed and revamped last year's roster. Griffin was able to get a hoard of young players and draft picks for Anthony Davis, setting up the Pelicans nicely for the near future.
And while Griffin doesn't necessarily deserve credit for the Pelicans getting the No. 1 pick and drafting Zion Williamson, it seemingly makes his first summer all the more impressive.
The Pelicans' successful offseason has given Griffin a platform to speak negatively about LeBron James, but LeBron was the one who brought Cleveland back from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals to a 73-win team, not Griffin.
While he's received a lot of acclaim for how he's rebuilt the Pelicans, the season still hasn't started. Griffin should be more careful with how he speaks about LeBron until a banner is hanging at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.