For the last several years, New Orleans has endured all sorts of Anthony Davis rumors, but none seemed to needle as much as those originating from Boston. The Celtics, loaded with young talent and future draft picks, were going to to save The Brow by rescuing him from the eternally woeful Pelicans and New Orleans would be placed in a good position to kickstart their rebuild. Following a season in which the Pelicans exceeded all expectations by advancing to the second round of the 2018 playoffs and Davis triggered the Designated Players Veteran Extension next summer — making him eligible for the richest contract in NBA history, it was easy to surmise these facts should scare the pirahana away from the waters of New Orleans.