Zion jokes that Lonzo will never dunk his lob passes (0:32)
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Would Nickeil Alexander-Walker walk a thousand miles for the Pelicans?
Pelicans rookies Zion Williamson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker headlined a night of (incomplete) singing at the Smoothie King Center.
10,000 turn out for Zion's first open scrimmage
More than 10,000 fans were in attendance at New Orleans' Smoothie King Center to see Zion Williamson in action for the first time at the Pelicans' open scrimmage on Saturday.
Stephen A. wants focus on Zion's game, not just the dunks (1:53)
Ex-BBB partner countersues Balls, alleging fraud
Lonzo Ball and LaVar Ball have been countersued by former business partner Alan Foster on allegations of fraudulent concealment and breach of contract.
Zion puts down alley-oop off backboard (0:18)
Zion dials in with alley-oop dunk via Lonzo pass
After a first day of training camp in which Zion Williamson didn't throw down any windmill dunks, the Pelicans rookie made his mark with the alley-oop via Lonzo Ball, a type of play his teammates say they've already grown accustomed to.
Pippen: Sky's the limit for Zion (0:59)
Zion excited after first Pelicans practice (1:04)
Learning to fly: Zion inquisitive in first practice
Jrue Holiday said the Pelicans' first practice with Zion Williamson had a "deer in the headlights" feel as the inquisitive rookie "asked questions" but wasn't "overthinking" it.
Pels hope to keep Zion relaxed with pressure off
Pelicans executives, coaches and players stressed Monday that they are hoping to keep as much stress as possible out of Zion Williamson's life as he adapts to his first season of professional basketball.
Redick told Zion not to mess up his playoff streak (0:36)
AD on veiled shot of Pelicans GM: 'I don't care'
Anthony Davis says he doesn't care about remarks the general manager of his former team made that appeared to be critical of the forward's exit from New Orleans.
Lonzo on LaVar: 'It's always love at the end'
Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball says although he has disagreements with his father, LaVar, "It's always love at the end."
Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball joins the Woj Pod to discuss joining the Pelicans, leaving the Lakers, Ball family matters, throwing lobs to Zion and how he's taken full control of his professional life.
Pels add Teresa Weatherspoon to coaching staff
The Pelicans have added former WNBA star Teresa Weatherspoon to their coaching staff.
Source: Ingram, Ball full participants in workouts
Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram and guard Lonzo Ball have been full participants in the team's voluntary offseason workouts in New Orleans, a source told ESPN. Neither player has been restricted by the injuries that shut them down last season.
Holiday: Pels have different vibe under Griffin
Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday told ESPN the whole vibe around the team has been different under new executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin.
J.J. Redick
Zach talks to New Orleans guard J.J. Redick about signing with the Pelicans, that Kawhi Leonard shot, leaving Philly, his old Clippers teams, dunking, and much more.
Lonzo, LaVar bicker over Big Baller Brand (1:48)
Pelicans add defensive guru Bzdelik to staff
Jeff Bzdelik, who received credit for the Rockets' defensive turnaround over the past three seasons, has been hired by the Pelicans as an associate coach.
Zion breaks club on golf swing (0:31)
2019-20 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W2 |
| Memphis | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | - |
| Dallas | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | - |
| San Antonio | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game115.43rd
Rebounds Per Game47.35th
Assists Per Game27.03rd
Points Allowed116.84th
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) | Zion Williamson | PF | Duke |
| 1(8) | Jaxson Hayes | C | Texas |
| 1(17) | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | SG | Virginia Tech |
| 2(5) | Marcos Louzada Silva | SF |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2016-17 | 34 | 48 | .415 |
| 2015-16 | 30 | 52 | .366 |