When the Lakers' long-awaited trade for Davis finally happened, it was almost a relief to see Ingram, Ball, and Hart sent to the Pelicans. In addition to the past year's indignities, these youngsters (plus Julius Randle, maybe the best of the bunch) had been in an impossible position for their first few seasons in the league. Trusting a collection of greenhorns to rebuild a franchise without any veteran leadership of note is a tall order.