Pelica Debrief
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New Orleans Pelicans: 15 greatest scorers of all-time

By Daniel Lubofsky

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 16: Chris Paul #3 and David West #30 of the New Orleans Hornets celebrate during the game against the Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Arena on December 16, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hornets defeated the Pistons 95-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 16: Chris Paul #3 and David West #30 of the New Orleans Hornets celebrate during the game against the Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Arena on December 16, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hornets defeated the Pistons 95-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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Eric Gordon. 9. player. 69. . Shooting Guard. 2011-16

In the summer of 2011, Eric Gordon was coming off the highest scoring season of his career when he was the centerpiece of the infamous trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, now functioning as the face of the Hornets tasked with realizing his true potential as a dynamic combo guard.

At such an early point in his career, EG was more than just a spot-up shooter. He was a problem with the ball in his hands, incredibly quick and even better at shifting directions in an instant to get defenders stumbling. There were also sneaky hops Gordon had in his back pocket that would come out every so often and get the crowd on its feet.

The main staple of his game, though, was his outside shot. Despite the low release, Gordon was a problem beyond the arc both as a catch-and-shoot threat and darting off screens on either side of the court. A career 37.2 percent outside shooter, he’s proven capable of knocking down threes in bunches, racking up points and forcing defenses into a frenzy.

Gordon really had the chance to be special down in New Orleans, especially following the arrival of an inside presence in the form of Anthony Davis, but injuries limited him significantly in his five seasons with the team, reaching over 60 games just twice.

However, when on the court, the former Indiana Hoosier showed off his full offensive arsenal en route to averaging 15.3 points per game, trying his best to show off what made him such an attractive young talent during his days in Los Angeles.