In 2021, he brought stability to the Pelicans, guiding them to their first playoff berth since 201718 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers in the playin tournament. They went on to fall to the Phoenix Suns in the opening round. His time with the Pelicans was marked by flashes of promise, including a 49win season in 202324, but also by challenges with injuries to stars like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.Green finished his tenure in New Orleans with a record of 150190 over more than four seasons.Green played in the NBA from 2003 to 2015, spending most of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers (2003–2010) before stints with the New Orleans Hornets (2010–11), Atlanta Hawks (2011–12), Los Angeles Clippers (2012–14), and Orlando Magic (2014–15). He appeared in 731 games and averaged 8.3 points per contest. After retiring, he joined the Warriors as an assistant in 2016, later helping the Suns reach the 2021 Finals before becoming head coach of the Pelicans.