The 8-game losing streak is countdown, and it is simply put on the shelf, and the two stars are on the shelf, which is about to cause a scramble

At this stage of the season, some teams have unexpected records, such as the Pelicans in the West, who originally wanted to play some results this season, after all, their overall lineup is good, including Zion Williamson, Ingram and McCollum. However, the team has suffered a large number of injuries since the start of the season, and they have now put out 15 starting line-ups. At present, the team has suffered eight consecutive defeats and ranks first in the West in terms of record, so the management also has the intention of simply putting it in the way to prepare for the rebuild. They currently have two stars on the shelf, Ingram and McCollum.

Both Ingram and McCollum are excellent offensive players. This season, McCollum is averaging 20 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game while shooting 44 percent from the field. Ingram averaged 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game while shooting 46% from the field. Ingram is an excellent offensive finisher, especially in the mid-range. After years of training, he is now a very consistent attacking player.

And McCollum is also a defender with very good offensive skills. In the early years when he was with the Trail Blazers, he and Lillard also formed a double gun, and many fans lamented his offensive skills at that time. McCollum is not only a great offensive player with the ball, but he can also play off the ball, and he is an impeccable player on the offensive side. So when some teams lack finishes at the back, consider getting this player with a lot of attacking skills.

In addition, one of the reasons why the Pelicans are currently choosing to play bad may also be that next summer's top pick Flagg is too attractive, and many teams in the league seem to be interested in competing for him. Flagg is known as a player who can reach Durant and James in the future. He has a very good static talent and an all-round style of play, and is very good at both offensive and defensive ends.

Therefore, it is definitely a wiser choice for the Pelicans to choose to play badly when they feel that they have no hope of competing in the playoffs, they have every chance to get Flagg, and Zion is a player who is more prone to injury, if they can get Flagg, the Pelicans will have an alternative team leader in the future.