New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are an NBA franchise based in New Orleans, founded in 2002 as the New Orleans Hornets before becoming the Pelicans in 2013. The team is deeply tied to the cultural and festive identity of its city, truly unique in the NBA landscape.

The history of the Pelicans is marked by several periods, notably the era of Chris Paul, who transformed the franchise into a competitive team in the 2000s. More recently, the franchise has been building around Zion Williamson, a player with exceptional physical potential, considered one of the faces of the NBA's future when fully healthy.

The Pelicans have made several playoff appearances, notably with players like Anthony Davis, who was long the star of the franchise before his departure to the Lakers.

The team plays at the Smoothie King Center, an arena located in the heart of the city, where the atmosphere reflects the energy and musical culture of New Orleans.

Today, the Pelicans are looking to stabilize their project around their young talents in order to establish themselves durably in the Western Conference.