The New Orleans Pelicans are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana, competing in the NBA’s Western Conference Southwest Division. The franchise was established in 2002 as the New Orleans Hornets, following the relocation of the Charlotte Hornets to New Orleans. In 2013, the team rebranded as the Pelicans, adopting a new name and logo inspired by the brown pelican, Louisiana’s state bird. The Pelicans play their home games at the Smoothie King Center. Known for their young talent and dynamic play, they have been led by standout players such as Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Western |
| Division | Southwest |
| Founded | 2002 |
| History | New Orleans Hornets (2002–2013) New Orleans Pelicans (2013–present) |
| Arena | Smoothie King Center |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Team Colors | Navy, Gold, and Red |
| President | Dennis Lauscha |
| General Manager | Trajan Langdon |
| Head Coach | Willie Green |
| Ownership | Gayle Benson (Owner) |
| Affiliation(s) | Erie BayHawks |
| Championships | 0 |
| Conference Titles | 0 |
| Division Titles | 0 |
| Retired Numbers | 0 |
| Website | www.nba.com/pelicans |
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9th | 34 | Monty Williams | Anthony Davis |
| 2015 | 8th | 45 | Monty Williams | Anthony Davis |
| 2016 | 6th | 30 | Alvin Gentry | Anthony Davis |
| 2017 | 6th | 34 | Alvin Gentry | DeMarcus Cousins |
| 2018 | 6th | 48 | Alvin Gentry | Anthony Davis |
| 2019 | 13th | 33 | Alvin Gentry | Jrue Holiday |
| 2020 | 10th | 30 | Stan Van Gundy | Zion Williamson |
| 2021 | 11th | 31 | Stan Van Gundy | Zion Williamson |
| 2022 | 6th | 42 | Willie Green | Zion Williamson |
| 2023 | 8th | 38 | Willie Green | Zion Williamson |
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