Former Pelican Dyson Daniels Calls New Orleans Team 'Cursed' Over Persistent Injuries
The ex-Pelicans guard attributes the team's ongoing injury struggles to bad fortune, as New Orleans faces another season of significant player absences.
- Dyson Daniels, now with the Atlanta Hawks, described the New Orleans Pelicans as 'cursed' due to their recurring injury issues.
- Daniels cited his own history of ankle injuries while with the Pelicans and expressed relief at leaving the team, where he believes bad luck is pervasive.
- The Pelicans are dealing with an extensive list of injuries this season, including Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum, among others.
- Despite investments in new medical staff and partnerships with local health institutions, the Pelicans continue to struggle with keeping players healthy.
- Daniels has thrived since the trade, leading the NBA in steals and deflections this season while remaining largely injury-free with the Hawks.
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