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David Griffin
GM since Apr 2019(7 years, 2 mo)
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The Verdict on David, in One Read
On the Contract Value Index, David Griffin's front office has been significantly overpaying relative to production (F Contract Value Index). That ranks 28th of 30 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal.
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7 years
Tenure
League Comparison
#28
Sentiment Rank
of 30 GMs
#25
Most Active
4 moves
Contract Value
F
Poor contract value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The New Orleans Pelicans have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 4 contracts, 0 grade out as good value and 2 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Josh Oduro (C-) — getting center production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Dalen Terry (D-) at $5.4M/yr — the forward market may have been richer than the on-court return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
Public Sentiment
F
Poor reception
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New Orleans Pelicans' 2025-26 moves under David Griffin have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 4 graded moves, 1 landed well with the fanbase, 1 drew mixed reactions, and 2 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Bryce McGowens (B), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Dalen Terry trade (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.
Draft History (During Tenure)
Elite drafter — 69% hit rate (Rds 1-2)2025 Draft
2023 Draft
R1#14
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Extensions (1)
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About this general manager
David Griffin is the general manager of the New Orleans Pelicans, in his 7th year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every NBA GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on David Griffin, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance F, Sentiment F.
Each GM grade is rolled up from the underlying transactions attributed to that GM's tenure. When a GM signs a player, that signing's Contract Value Index grade flows into the GM's portfolio score; the same player's subsequent performance and sentiment grades flow into the GM's respective summaries. Phased attribution applies for new GMs: the first three years weight the prior GM's legacy deals at 100%/66%/33%, ramping the new GM's ownership of roster outcomes.
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