3 Former New Orleans Pelicans to Consider Reuniting with in Free Agency

If Tyson Chandler wants to stick around another year, he could find a home by returning to where his career took off in New Orleans

Tyson Chandler- (2006-2009)

Tyson Chandler is putting the finishing touches on an amazing career. The reason for that long and successful career is the New Orleans Pelicans. After being viewed as a bust when the Chicago Bulls selected him 2nd overall out of high school in 2001, Chandler revived his career in New Orleans turning into a two-way energy big.

I think what’s not to like about Chandler’s game? In New Orleans, he was a defensive anchor, a dangerous rebounder, and a deadly lob threat. His addition to the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 created a title-winning defense. I’d love to have him return as a veteran nearing the end.

Chandler is 37 and he’s not the dominant force he once was but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have value. All the things I wrote about Chandler are exactly what Pelicans fans hope for with Jaxson Hayes. If I’m the New Orleans Pelicans, I’d give Chandler a veteran’s minimum to play garbage time minutes and mentor the team’s frontcourt.

I’d make Chandler an assistant coach from the bench, the guy who understands how to create a positive culture in the locker room and someone the Pelicans young players can turn to. That’s worth paying the veteran’s minimum for any day of the week.