Dyson Daniels Reflects on New Orleans Exit: "That Organization's Cursed"

This offseason, the Atlanta Hawks made waves in the NBA by trading Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Australian guard Dyson Daniels.
While Daniels showcased his potential during his time with the Pelicans, he has truly flourished in his new role with the Hawks, emerging as one of the league's most formidable defenders.
Now that he’s a quarter of the way into his first season with Atlanta, Daniels has opened up about his experiences in New Orleans and how it felt to be traded.

Daniels on His New Chapter
Daniels is enjoying a breakout season in Atlanta after facing ups and downs in his initial years with the Pelicans. As his former team struggles with injuries to key players, he has candidly discussed the franchise's misfortunes.
"That organization's cursed," Daniels told The People's Insider. "Every year there's something new. I’m happy I’m not there anymore."
He further elaborated on the injury woes he faced during his time in New Orleans, saying, "I had like four or five ankle injuries down there. There's something in that water, I guess. They got hamstring issues, knee problems, concussions—everything seems to happen down there. I don’t know what it is. Just playing hard, I guess?"

Self-Reflection
Daniels also took responsibility for his performance in New Orleans, admitting he was not satisfied with his contributions to the team. "I wasn't happy with how I played my first two years in New Orleans," he shared. "I was playing tense and wasn’t providing for the team the way I wanted to. I wanted to get back to being myself and playing freely."
He emphasized personal accountability, stating, "I don’t point fingers at anyone; I blame myself. I wasn't consistent. My first two years were a mix of great games and really bad ones. I didn’t find that consistency, and we had a lot of players in New Orleans."
Now, Daniels has finally found his footing in Atlanta, and the Hawks are reaping the rewards of his development.