The all-time ideal starting five of the New Orleans Pelicans

• Point Guard: Chris Paul - 4x All-Star, 3x NBA assists leader (2008, 2009), Rookie of the Year (2006); Regarded as the best point guard in franchise history, Paul is a superstar who led the then Hornets to the playoffs. He averaged 18.7 points and 9.9 assists during his time in New Orleans.

• Shooting Guard: Jrue Holiday - 1x All-Star (2013, though with the Sixers), 2x All-Defensive Team (2018, 2019); An elite defender and a key piece in the Pelicans' recent history. Holiday was a leader both offensively and defensively, averaging 17.6 points and 6.8 assists during his time with the team.

• Small Forward: Brandon Ingram - 1x All-Star (2020), Most Improved Player (2020); Since his arrival, Ingram has been the offensive centerpiece of the team, known for his scoring ability and versatility in attack. Averages with the Pelicans: 23.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists.

• Power Forward: Anthony Davis - 6x All-Star, 3x All-NBA First Team, 3x All-Defensive Team, league blocks leader (2014, 2015, 2018); Undoubtedly the most dominant player in Pelicans' history. AD was a statistical machine and led the team to the playoffs on multiple occasions, averaging 24 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks.

• Center: DeMarcus Cousins - 1x All-Star (2018 with the Pelicans); Despite his short and injury-affected time, "Boogie" formed a spectacular duo with Anthony Davis. During his tenure with the Pelicans, Cousins averaged 25 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 5 assists per game.

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