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Celtic Rangers. Toggle navigation Subscribe. By William Guillory Jul 25, Perry Watson is one of the most accomplished and well-respected coaches in the Detroit area for his work over three decades at Southwestern High School and the University of Detroit Mercy. But one memory that will always stick with him is temporarily playing the role of academic advisor for one of his old players.

During the summer of , Willie Green was heading into his senior season after three straight years as a starter at Detroit Mercy. He met up with his coach after a class to get some advice. Green wanted to map out what he could do during the offseason to improve his game. Watson had other plans. The veteran coach knew Green — who was announced as the new head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday — was on the verge of completing his English degree and advised him to seek out student-teacher opportunities at the school while he was still around.

He figured a strong showing during his senior season would give him a shot at making it happen. Watson responded by giving him what he thought at the time was the harsh truth. The words stung Green to his core, and they rang through his head for days. Ultimately, they provided the exact kind of motivation he needed. His work ethic ascended to a different level during those summer months.

Already a subscriber? Log In. Pelicans , willie green. Related Content Pelicans. Brandon Ingram, Naji Marshall questionable for Brooklyn game. Devonte Graham on Pelicans Weekly - September, Welcome to Pelicans Insider! Check your email for more info. Hart, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Tomas Satoransky will also vie for minutes at guard and on the wings. Second-year forward Naji Marshall is a capable ball handler and playmaker who also has shown he can be a defensive plus.

Some games may fit more of a veteran style. Some games, a young guy might have it going on. In , the Pelicans averaged the NBA's seventh-most 3-point attempts per game Last season, they fell to 25th Green said he is more focused on generating quality outside shots than getting up a certain number. Paint to great. The 3 ball is important.

But every team shoots plus 3s. Edit Close. Toggle navigation. After head coaching whiplash, Brandon Ingram will try to find stability under Willie Green.

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