THE New Orleans Pelicans The New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Saints share a whole lot of similarities within the metropolis of New Orleans. The 2 groups share a apply facility in suburban Metairie and a property close to downtown. Throughout Sunday’s blowout win over the Dallas Cowboys, a couple of Pelicans gamers shared their love for the Saints on social media.
After the Saints took a 21-6 lead early within the second quarter, newly acquired guard Dejounte Murray tweeted that Saints defensive finish Chase Younger informed him the workforce can be actual this season.
Sure @youngchase907 I used to be informed the SAINTS had been actual and I can not lie, they appear like the REAL ONE!!!! 🏈
— Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) September 15, 2024
Murray is the Pelicans participant prized acquisition out of season after buying and selling Larry Nance, Jr., Dyson Daniels, Cody Zeller, E.J. Liddell and two future first-round picks for the dynamic All-Star guard. Murray is a identified Seattle Seahawks fan, having been born and raised in Seattle, Washington, however since shifting to New Orleans, he has embraced his new workforce and his new metropolis.
“I perceive my position on this surroundings. I am a basketball participant … So far as New Orleans goes, that is my house now,” Murray informed reporters at his introductory information convention. The previous All-Star level guard is predicted to assist the Pelicans compete within the crowded Western Convention subsequent season.
The Pelicans will not go any additional than star Zion Williamson, however the star ahead was in Dallas to observe the Saints-Cowboys recreation. Many know Williamson’s affinity for the town of Dallas, calling “Huge D” one among his favourite NBA cities to play in. The 2-time All-Star confirmed his assist for the Pelicans on Instagram.
CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson assist the Saints ⚜️🤝 pic.twitter.com/7Igz5KAqAE
— Boot Krewe Media (@BootKreweMedia) September 15, 2024
It is a sixth main season for Williamson. He had the healthiest season of his profession, however was injured within the play-in event recreation towards the Los Angeles Lakers. His hamstring damage sidelined him for the rest of the season, stopping him from making the playoffs. Williamson has but to play in a playoff recreation in his profession.
Place to begin guard CJ McCollum additionally posted concerning the Saints’ 44-19 win on his social media. The workforce begins coaching camp on Oct. 1 in Nashville, Tenn., whereas the workforce’s apply facility undergoes renovations. New Orleans received 49 video games final season, the second-most in franchise historical past. Regardless of that report, the Pelicans completed eighth and had been swept within the first spherical of the playoffs.
New Orleans has loads of questions heading into the brand new 12 months, together with Brandon Ingram’s contract dispute and a scarcity of dimension within the frontcourt. The Pelicans have elevated their win whole in all three seasons beneath coach Willie Inexperienced and might be trying to advance previous the primary spherical of the playoffs for the primary time since 2018.
