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After Anthony Davis wore a “That’s All Folks” shirt before the Pelicans final game of the season many assumed his time in New Orleans was done.
“Th-th-th-th-th-that’s All, Folks!”
Anthony Davis dresses appropriately for what most likely will be his final game with NOLA.
🎥 @PelicansNBA pic.twitter.com/sSrqnnkRgD
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) April 9, 2019
New Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin spoke to the media today and revealed that his intent is to talk to Davis to try to convince him to stay in New Orleans.
Griffin says he has not talked with Anthony Davis directly as of yet. Has spoken with Rich Paul. There is a set time for him and AD to speak coming up soon.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) April 17, 2019
David Griffin on Anthony Davis: "We have a long successful history with Klutch Sports. Rich Paul and I have spoke about Anthony. We are both excited about what we could potentially build here."
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) April 17, 2019
David Griffin: "Rich Paul and I were part of succeeding. They will understand when I say this, 'You are either all the way or all the way out.'"
Griff going strong here. He believes Anthony Davis will want to stay.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) April 17, 2019
Griffin again says he believes there’s an openness to AD staying after talking with Rich Paul.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) April 17, 2019
Considering Davis sounded pretty hurt on The Shop when he talked about how fans turning him during the season I would say there’s zero chance he returns to New Orleans next season.
Griffin is a smart guy and has a tough job in trying to max out trade value for a disgruntled player who is intent on leaving but it seems like he has a package in mind.
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