Many would be hard-pressed to find any positives for the New Orleans Pelicans this past season, especially after missing the playoffs yet again and finishing with one of the league's worst records. Despite being the fourth-youngest team in the NBA this season, it was its oldest player, DeAndre Jordan, who was a bright spot both on and off the court. Jordan signed with the Pelicans right after the season started to bolster some veteran depth on the frontcourt that was missing Kevon Looney to start the year. What the Pelicans quickly realized was the impact the veteran had on the young core. The evidence was clear in the locker room, on the court, and during timeouts, when the 18-year veteran would coach up rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears on the intricacies of being a professional in the NBA. Interim coach James Borrego took quick note of Jordan’s impact on a nightly basis.…