So statwatching is fine then? 'Cause that's waht you are doing too...but the other way around. So statswatching is fine. Depends what we want to proove with it. So, it's either players are in a great team and his stats shouldn't reflect his stats that might be too inflated...or...on the contrary, playing on a great team might mean no icetime hence why his stats are so low.....or playing on a weak team but having a lot of points whihc is great 'cause it means he is driving the offense....or playing on a weak team but not improving his stats that might mean his teams sucks balls immensely and even a great performance is not good enough. Here all the scenarios.
My point is that from what I saw WATCHING him....I don't see a dynamic player. Then, yes, in surface quite a few explanations could happen as to why he does not improve his stats. Not entirely against your explanation. Pelicans are awful. But at BEST, the end result here is that NOBODY should put him on a starting lineup next year. NOR should they add him to the list of INCREDIBLE prospects we have that are ready to take charge and make this team great for years to come. There are some questions marks regarding his play. But in no way should he be seen as a bust as well. Not yet.