NBA Fans React to Pelicans’ Decision to Move On From Willie Green
Summary
The New Orleans Pelicans have decided to part ways with their head coach, Willie Green, after a poor start to the 2025-2026 NBA season. James Borrego will step in as the interim head coach as the team plans for the future. Green’s tenure, which started in 2021, saw mixed results with some playoff appearances but overall lack of postseason success.Key Facts
- The Pelicans fired their head coach, Willie Green, after a 2-10 start to the 2025-2026 season.
- James Borrego takes over as the interim head coach for the Pelicans.
- Willie Green became head coach of the Pelicans in 2021.
- The team made the playoffs during Green’s time but had no significant postseason success.
- Green's overall record with the Pelicans was 148 wins and 180 losses.
- The Pelicans are currently in 15th place in the Western Conference, 9.5 games behind the first-place team.
- Willie Green previously worked as an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns before joining the Pelicans.
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