Green, 44, was in his fifth season as Pelicans head coach. The Pelicans are 2-9 this season, including four losses by at least 20 points. His final game was Friday's 118-104 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. A day earlier, Pelicans' owner Gayle Benson said in an interview that she was disappointed at the way the season has started.

The Pelicans need a champion like Michael Malone, Frank Vogel, or Mike Budenholzer to replace Willie Green and save Zion Williamson's career.

As the Pelicans stumble to a 2–9 start, questions about head coach Willie Green’s job security grow while ownership places decision-making authority in the hands of Joe Dumars.

New Orleans Pelicans owner Gayle Benson weights in on coach Willie Green's job status as the losses mount for the NBA team.