Eric Gordon (knee) may come off the bench next season in order for Tyreke Evans to remain in the starting five, the Pelicans' official site reports. During Thursday's set of exit interviews, coach Monty Williams confirmed the sentiment, stating, "It's a v

Gordon (knee) may come off the bench next season in order for Tyreke Evans to remain in the starting five, the Pelicans' official site reports. During Thursday's set of exit interviews, coach Monty Williams confirmed the sentiment, stating, "It's a valid question."

Analysis:

What was eventually a season-ending knee injury for Gordon was a boon for Evans' prospects, allowing him to reestablish his ability when taking on a large portion of the ballhandling. Meanwhile, Gordon, who has started all but two of 115 appearances since joining the former Hornets prior to the lockout-shortened campaign in December of 2011, could incur a further hit to his waning relevance. On the other hand, he knocked down a career-high 39.1 percent from beyond the arc this season, with an increase in wide-open looks likely from the outside as Anthony Davis continues his development into a basketball monster. If the 25-year-old sharpshooter accepts a specific gig, New Orleans' bench would certainly profit from the viable and varied scoring option that is Gordon.