The New Orleans Pelicans spent more time interacting with the fans than competing on the court during the Open Practice, and for good reason. Wait? Usually, these things have scrimmages, right? That was the thought process of some fans leaving the Smoothie King Center after several years of being given a taste of how the squad was shaping up. However, the New Orleans Pelicans spent more time interacting with those in the stands than competing on the court during the Open Practice, and it was the best decision that could have been made. The team had every reason to soak…