David and Oleh Kosel, editor-in-chief at thebirdwrites.com, go deep, deep, deep into the New Orleans Pelicans. From the coverage of the team, to small-ball lineups, Lonzo Ball's growth, Brandon Ingram's Most Improved Player award chances, the strength of the defense, and which players may or may not return for next season. Basketball is almost back, time to get serious.

Opening theme by DJ Dao. Additional music: D4L, Future, King; Revory, LA the Darkman ft. Raekwon, Rick Ross & Ghostface Killah, Wu La Familia