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According to the Pelicans' Facebook page, Zion is out tonight with a non-covid illness. Do you guys think they're setting him because of his comments yesterday?

Hello everyone,

I’m searching for a specific moment from a New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets game during their seasons in OKC (2005-2007). During one of the games, a young girl (me) from the front row spontaneously ran onto the court and joined the Honeybees cheerleaders in their performance. This event holds significant sentimental value for me, and finding footage of it would mean the world. I ran on during their performance from my grandpa who was talking to a friend. I held one of the girls pom pom’s and danced with them.

If anyone has recordings, knows where I might find this clip, or can provide any details about the specific game or date, I’d be incredibly grateful. Thank you!

UPDATE: Basketball & Hornets mods removed me for some reason, LOL?!

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But grandpa is saying the first season they were in OKC and unfortunately doesn’t remember team…

Good luck and if anyone knows or is a time traveler please go to that game and record it for me, THANKS! 🩷

ANOTHER UPDATE: So upon further research this link- https://mypictureman.smugmug.com/Sports/Basketball/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-Basketba/Oklahoma-City-Hornets-2006 has lots of photos from most games in that season. I am attempting to look through all but if anyone can tell or spot LMK, love y'all!♥️

I’ve been watching games recently he isn’t a good defender and I don’t know if he’s scored 50 points this season. I can’t wait till he’s gone, I miss Jonas.

Small sample size but something interesting to look at

When looking at Zion’s performance over the last 5 games, he has absolutely performed up to the standard and he has absolutely been a monster

https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/zion-last-5-games

26.6 points, 9 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.6 blocks, 61.5% from the field, 61.8% from the line, a true shooting percentage of 62.8%

What’s most remarkable about all of this is the fact that he is only averaging 26 minutes per contest

The last time he struggled was in Boston, first game back from suspension, so it be interesting to see how will do next game. Part 2, will he continue his upward trajectory or will he struggled like he did the last time?

What’s also remarkable is the fact that his plus minus was a plus in 3 of the five games. The only two minuses were in Charlotte and Toronto, when we lost by 32 and 9 respectably

It’s clear this team is much better with Zion on the floor. It be interesting to see how Zion continues to play going forward

I have bought into this roster and this is a Championship roster we should push for transparency as viewers of the Pelicans as our Core to me(Javonte Green,CJ McCollum,Zion Williamson,Herb Jones, Jordan Hawkins,Trey Murphy III,Jose Alvarado,Dejonte Murray, Brandon Ingram*.) Are too talented to not push for a serious Championship Campaign from themselves staff ownership the City NBA and us as Viewers of the Franchise.I saying with a heart that is lighter than a feathers let's not waste young men's lives over pettyness a trait Louisiana is know for but not why they have a name.This Team can be a Dynasty I am reaching out to gather individuals who are pursuing a 2025 NBA Championship for The New Orleans Pelicans.

Hello dear Pels fans! I'm Evangelo, from Greece, and was just last week to NOLA for the first time for my wife's birthday. Even though the trip would be for her, I couldn't help myself and bought two nice tickets to watch the Pelicans and, of course, Giannis from up close. You all know how that went....

At least I got to enjoy the city, even with all the dripping and even was around when the I10 reopened, so got the chance to do a few more stuff other than looking for an open grocery to get something to eat at the hotel :-( :-( hahaha, it was certainly an experience!!

Anyway, long story short, I'm stupid enough to have bought from SeatGeek, which now wants a US account to let me re-sell them, which obviously I don't have. Was wondering if anyone here would want them (they're Section 113, Row 5, just behind the Bucks towards the centre) and/or how would it work; i.e. as an outsider, would count on your guys' help on where/how I can resell them, as I have them on the app (can transfer them from there), but can't be paid on there (could be PayPal, Revolut etc only).

So much thanks in advance and looking forward to see Zion and the Pelicans back in strength! Oh, and have a great Superbowl weekend, well that should be fun..

I’ve been noticing this trend since last season. Last year, I check my phone at half Pels up! Yeee! Check again L. Next game same thing. Thought it just might be a valley in the season. Mountain top coming. But no! It’s a trend! It’s happening again this season. And I’m ready for this experiment to be over frankly. Hit the button. This just ain’t it y’all. Go Pels! PierreNO!

Can this make sense? I think one more center who can defend the hoops is all pelicans need to become a playoff team(obviously theis can’t help for his age and athleticism). Moreover, Ayton has midranges that can take part of BI’s jobs and Pelicans don’t really need another three-pointer.

If the kings are blowing it up, we should offer package of BI+picks for sabonis. Great fit!

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A major part of Trey’s breakout this season is the pressure he puts on the rim and getting to the line. And when Zion was out it wasn’t farfetched for him to get 25+ points a night even when his 3 wasn’t falling, because he can knock down FT’s at an elite level.

I’ve always felt that it’s hard for 2 guys on a team to get 7-10+ FT’s consistently, because refs night to night don’t wanna “gift” multiple players on a team a favorable whistle. Even though the game should be called fairly and without some sort of context or bias, I truly think refs pick and choose what they want to call so to speak

To be clear I’d love our guys to get all the calls they “deserve” but I just don’t think that’s the reality. I think Zion’s playstyle is something where he needs 10+ FT’s a game at the highest level, and that a ref would have a hard time giving someone else a similar whistle on our team (within the context of the game) when they don’t live at the rim as much as a Zion does.

In general Trey and other players knocking down threes while Zion is generationally efficient at the rim is a recipe for success. But guys’ shots don’t fall every night, and the common adjustment is to get to the rim to get a rhythm, and if they can’t get calls then it can easily result in a poor game for a player, especially when Zion is living at the rim and likely getting most of the FT’s on the team most nights

Just wanted to get a feel for what the parking situation is currently like with all of the Superbowl road and garage closures around the Dome and SKC. I'm typically used to parking in Garage 1, but that's closed thru mid February. I'd imagine the ins and outs for the limited available parking garages is a lot longer.

It’s said that Pelicans can’t sign Bj in due to luxury tax

I think any package would include Murray going back. PG for PG.

Murray for Fox straight up runs into hard cap issues on the Pelicans' side.

Murray + Ingram for Fox + DeRozan is too much salary for the Kings to take back.

Murray + CJ for Fox + DeRozan mechanically, does work. But unless:
A. Fox wants to come home.
B. the Kings really want to correct their draft mistake on passing over CJ.

No idea what the draft capital would look like. The Pelicans are taking on more money. On top of that, while DeRozan's contract is cheaper than CJ's, his deal is longer, and he is older.

Unless DeRozan still has that clutch gene from his seasons with Chicago, this looks like a lateral trade at first glance.

Should we ask around a potentail Fox trade? Sure. Should we go in guns blazing like the Suns with KD? I'd rather not.

I know its a little too early but we shouldnt fall out of top 7 worst case scenario. Since that is the case if we draft a guard like Dylan Harper, Kasparas Jakučionis, Tre Johnson , Vj Edgecombe what does that mean for guys like dejounte and herb? On the other hand if we get a forward like Cooper Flagg or Ace Bailey what will that mean for Zion or Trey? Should we move those guys NOT TREY and let the young talent start or should we just let the untapped potential ride the bench? I been thinking about it lately what are y’all thoughts?

What are your predictions for the Feb 6 deadline?

Mine is dumping Javonte Green for a 2nd or two and then doing nothing.

That’s all there is to say. Such an elite player, I understand he has health concerns but trading him is crazy to me

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They are just so clean. Especially when 70% of NBA teams incorporate navy blue and red of some kind