Hey, it's Kevin O'Connor on today's episode of the mismatch.

Chris Vernon and I talked about the Pelican tiring Stan, Ben, Gundy, as their next head coach.

And we took your Mel bag questions about the NBA draft and a bunch of teams that are at the crossroads right now in the NBA.

All that coming up next.

Welcome to the Ringer NBA show.

I'm Chris Vernon, join me as he does every Friday from the Ringer.com is Kevin O'Connor, aka Kevin O'Bomer, Kevin O'Conflict, Kevin O'Connor, Kevin O'Climber, Kevin O'Candyland, Kevin O'Candyland, Kevin O'Ferno!

What up?

Amen.

So it was a few weeks ago on the Ringer NBA show that at the very tail end of the show, I recall you saying,

keep an eye out for Stan, Ben, Gundy and New Orleans.

And since we last spoke, that came to fruition.

Stan, Ben, Gundy was hired by David Griffin and the New Orleans Pelicans.

I think when this all started with the Pelicans, ouster of Alvin Gentry, you know, we went through the Thai Lou phase because Thai Lou had a former relationship with David Griffin.

We talked about Mike Deantoni possibly because he had a former relationship via the Phoenix Sons with David Griffin, but they do land on Stan, Ben, Gundy as their next head coach.

When you saw that news come across the wire, what'd you think?

Great.

I'm happy.

I think he could bring some accountability to the team in terms of how much they need it under the fence of end of the floor.

They were horrific on defense this season and Sam Angundy, of course, infamously or famously.

I'm not sure.

Once said, build an effing wall.

And that's what the Pelicans need to do.

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