I was shocked he wasn't utilized that way from day one by the Pelicans.
He's only a "PF" because it's his primary defensive position. He's really a big wing with superior strength to most C's. Similar to Antetokounmpo, who's minimally co-ran point for a while or even Simmons (granted not as strong and can legit guard 1-4), who runs it solo.
They obviously need to put more shooting around him, which is why Adams was a foolish pickup, but Griffin is too close with the national media to be called out.