Do not assume David Griffin’s first order of business will be to trade Anthony Davis From the Pelicans.



Why? Well, at one time, three Rich Paul clients occupied one-fifth of a roster pieced together by Griffin in Cleveland, signing their names to contracts worth a quarter of a billion dollars. One of them, you may have heard of him, was LeBron James. He loved “Griff,” as David is universally known.



It’s always about the relationships. Griffin has one with Paul, who reps Davis. It’s more likely, then, that Griffin will first make a direct appeal to Davis to stay in New Orleans, with plenty of historical data to back him.



Griffin, 49, will sign his deal with the Pelicans Wednesday to become the franchise’s executive vice president of basketball operations. It’s his first NBA job since he and the Cleveland Cavaliers shockingly parted ways in June 2017, following three straight Finals appearances, when Griffin and Cavs...