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“Anyone Getting Mad About This Is the Feds”: 284 LB Zion Williamson Ignites Twitter After Putting on a Show in Latest NBA Game
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Zion Williamson's New Orleans Pelicans had a spectacular night against the Phoenix Suns. So much so that the Suns were visibly annoyed and led to a scuffle.
“Bad Boys Pistons Back”: 284 lbs Zion Williamson Getting “Slammed” During NBA Game Causes Mayhem on Twitter-Verse
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“League Is Finished!”: NBA Twitter Left in Ruins as 25-Year-Old Star Who “Saved the Lakers Season” Joins Forces With Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert
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“I Cried a Little Bit Because It Hurt My Feelings”: Charles Barkley, Who Was Given a Reality Check by 76ers Legend, Doubles Down on His Criticism of $192 Million NBA Star
NBA legend Charles Barkley backed up his harsh words for a young high-flying star, relating back to his time in the NBA with the 76ers.
“Life Isn’t Fair”: NBA Fans Left Baffled at Sudden Departure of “Lakers Legend” Despite Win Vs Trail Blazers
NBA fans reflected on the news of the departure of the Lakers legend who helped them win a match last month against the Pelicans
Former Bulls Rookie Names Surprising “Face of the League”, and It’s Not LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Stephen Curry
The Bulls rookie revealed his choice of candidate for the face of the league keeping LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant aside
“Fakest Tough Guy”: Heated Exchange Involving Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Causes Chaos Among NBA Fans
A heated exchange between Ja Morant and a New Orleans Pelicans player left NBA Twitter in chaos during the Grizzlies' win vs the Pelicans.
“Like Asking an Ex to Praise You”: Lakers Star’s “Weird” Admission After Win vs Spurs Leaves NBA Twitter in a Frenzy
The NBA world is perplexed with a Lakers star's wish. Anthony Davis voiced out a strange request that could have a connection with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Reacts to “Funny Ash” Clip of Former #1 NBA Draft Pick Refusing to Reveal ‘Thanksgiving’ Meal Plans
Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant hilariously reflected on the recent video of the Pelicans star denying to reveal his favorite dish.
Stephen Curry Still Confident Warriors Will Overcome Slump Woes After Humiliation vs Zion Williamson’s Pelicans
Stephen Curry talked about what his side needs to do to curtail their recent away form in the league, after a humiliating defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans.
“Trade LeBron [James] and Build Around Ad”: 8X NBA All-Star Achieving Rare Feat in Win vs Spurs Makes Lakers Fans Go Bonkers
Laker fans are ready to enter the next phase for the franchise as demands for trading LeBron James arise after a huge performance from Anthony Davis.
About New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report
The New Orleans Pelicans is owned by Gayle Benson. They are part of the NBA's Western Conference Southwest division along with the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, and the San Antonio Spurs. The New Orleans Pelicans play their games at the city's Smoothie King Center.
The side was established in 2002 after they moved from Charlotte to New Orleans. Initially, they were called the New Orleans Hornets, as the owner did not like the city.
When the New Orleans team changed their name from Hornets to Pelicans in the year 2013. All the history and records of their first fourteen years from 1988 to 2002 were returned to the new NBA side in Charlotte.
From 2005 to 2007, the franchise shifted to Oklahoma City due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina. In these two years, the franchise was rechristened the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets.
The New Orleans Pelicans have had mixed fortunes since relocating in 2002. They have reached the Western Conference Playoffs on 7 occasions. However, the side has won a playoff series just twice. These were in 2008 as the Hornets when they beat the Dallas Mavericks and in the year 2018 under their new name where they swept the Portland Trail Blazers 4-0.
Notable players to have featured for the New Orleans Pelicans include Chris Paul, Anthony Davis, Austin Rivers, DeMarcus Cousins, and Zion Williamson.
Read More: Zion Williamson: A Glimpse of His Impressive College Stats
Achievements and History
Founded | 2002 |
Conference | Western |
Division | Southwest |
| President | Dennis Lauscha |
General Manager | Trajan Langdon |
Head Coach | Willie Green |
| Arena | Smoothie King Center |
Championships (0) | - |
Conference Titles (0) | - |
| Division Titles (1) | (2008) |
| Website |
New Orleans Pelicans 2021-22 Roster
| 41 | Garrett Temple | SG | 6-5 | 195 | May 8, 1986 |
| 6 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | SG | 6-6 | 205 | September 2, 1998 |
| 25 | Trey Murphy III | SF | 6-9 | 206 | June 18, 2000 |
| 5 | Herbert Jones | C | 6-8 | 210 | October 6, 1998 |
| 17 | Jonas Valanciunas | C | 6-11 | 265 | May 6, 1992 |
| 3 | Josh Hart | SF | 6-5 | 215 | March 6, 1995 |
| 10 | Jaxson Hayes | C | 6-11 | 220 | May 23, 2000 |
| 9 | Willy Hernangómez | C | 6-11 | 250 | May 27, 1994 |
| 14 | Brandon Ingram | SF | 6-8 | 190 | September 2, 1997 |
| 13 | Kira Lewis Jr. | PG | 6-1 | 170 | April 6, 2001 |
| 12 | Gary Clark | PF | 6-6 | 225 | November 16, 1994 |
| 8 | Naji Marshall | SF | 6-7 | 220 | January 24, 1998 |
| 31 | Tomas Satoransky | SG | 6-7 | 210 | October 30, 1991 |
| 4 | Devonte Graham | PG | 6-1 | 195 | February 22, 1995 |
| 15 | Jose Alvarado | PG | 6-0 | 179 | April 12, 1998 |
| 1 | Zion Williamson | PF | 6-7 | 284 | July 6, 2000 |
