The 2022-2023 season from NBA it’s here. And that means one of the youngest and most attractive teams is back: New Orleans Pelicans.
The Pels are one of the teams to watch as Zion Williamson returns, joining Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum to return to the Playoffs.
Therefore, it is time to review the keys, the roster, the players and the schedule of New Orleans Pelicans in 2022-2023.
Roster, team and players | A key player | The story to follow | Calendar
| Player | Position | Height (meters) | Age | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonte Graham | Base | 1,85 | 27 | 11.5M |
| Jose Alvarado | Base | 1,83 | 24 | 1.5M |
| Count Lewis | Base | 1,85 | 21 | 4M |
| Dyson Daniels | Base | 2,03 | 19 | 5.5M |
| CJ McCollum | Shooting guard | 1,90 | 31 | 33,3M |
| Garrett Temple | Shooting guard | 1,96 | 36 | 5.1M |
| Trey Murphy | Shooting guard | 2,06 | 22 | 3,2M |
| Dereon Seabron | Shooting guard | 2,01 | 22 | dual contract* |
| Brandon Ingram | Eaves | 2,03 | 25 | 31.6M |
| Herb Jones | Eaves | 2,03 | 24 | 1.7M |
| Naji Marshall | Eaves | 2,01 | 24 | 1.7M |
| Zion Williamson | Interior | 1,98 | 22 | 13.5M |
| Larry Nance Jr | Interior | 2,01 | 29 | 9.6M |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | Interior | 2,11 | 30 | 14.7M |
| Jaxson Hayes | Interior | 2,11 | 22 | 6,8M |
| Willy Hernangomez | Interior | 2,11 | 28 | 2.4M |
*Contrato Two way | **Partially guaranteed in italics
- Coach: Willie Green
- Training camp contracts: Zylan Cheatham, John Petty Jr, Daewqon Plowden, John Butler
The likely starting lineup for the New Orleans Pelicans in 2022-2023
- Devonte Graham
- CJ McCollum
- Brandon Ingram
- Zion Williamson
- Jonas Valančiūnas
Zion Williamson is, at the same time, the great unknown and the great positive key of the Pelicans. In three seasons in the NBA, the former Duke player has played 85 matches out of 226 possible and the main reason for this has been injuries. The great hope of New Orleans He has been an asterisk so far, an unstoppable player and capable of leaving extraordinary numbers, but also someone prone to physical problems and not with the best possible environment.
With all this in mind, there is no doubt that Zion is the most important ‘signing’ for the Pels this season. His return not only clears the black cloud that swept the franchise sky, but he adds to a young team a piece that when healthy is unrivaled. In his last year Williamson averaged 20.3 points in the paint per game, the highest data since the time of domain of Shaquille O’Neal (2002). A circumstance that makes the 22-year-old a key factor when considering a game against the Pelicans.
On the other hand, Zion will return to the courts with one of the players who best performs on midcourt, CJ McCollum, with whom he is called to form a splendid tandem. The horizon looks bright for Williamson, and that’s great news for the Pelicans.
The Pelicans were one of the closing teams last year. David Griffin made the necessary changes and got them all right to lead the group to the Playoffs after three empty seasons. And not only that, but they seriously embarrassed some Phoenix Suns who came from winning 78% of their Regular Phase matches. However, this is all in the past, and nothing they accomplished last season means they can do it this season as well.
New Orleans has made a significant investment this season with the extension of Williamson and McCollum, a logical move but not without risk. The story to follow for those in Louisiana is if will be able to take the necessary step forward from an eternal project to a settled group in the noble zone of the West.
To do this they must consolidate their defensive performance, something in which Herb Jones, one of the sensations of the litter of rookies pass, as well as what Nance, Williamson or Alvarado can add.
preseason
| Date | Schedule (MX, US, AR, ES) | Rival |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 4 | 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 1:30 a.m. (Wednesday) | Chicago Bulls |
| Friday October 7 | 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 2:00 | Detroit Pistons |
| Sunday October 9 | 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 1:00 | San Antonio Spurs |
| Wednesday, October 12 | 18:30, 19:30, 20:30, 1:30 | Miami Heat |
| Friday October 14 | 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 2:00 | Atlanta Hawks |
Complete schedule of the Regular Phase (click here)
What is the first game for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2022-2023 season?
The first game of the Regular Phase of New Orleans Pelicans in this 2022-2023 It will be Wednesday, October 19. the opponent will be Brooklyn Nets, in a match that will be played at the Barclays Center in New York.
| Date | Schedule (MX, US, AR, ES) | Rival |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 19 | 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 1:30 a.m. (Thursday) | Brooklyn Nets |
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