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<h2>Everything to Know About the Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
<h2>History</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most popular sports teams in the world. The Lakers are also a very successful team, and it started right from the beginning. The franchise began in 1947 as the Minneapolis Lakers in the National Basketball League and won the title in 1948. The team then joined the rival Basketball Association of America, which would later become the NBA in 1948. The Lakers continued their successful run in the BAA as well. But the team struggled financially in the mid-50s and relocated to Los Angeles in 1960 as the Los Angeles Lakers.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-381910 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200918202141/lal_primary-logo-scaled-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1189" />

Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-why-did-kobe-bryant-have-such-a-disturbing-relationship-with-his-parents/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why did Kobe Bryant have such a disturbing relationship with his parents?</a>
<h2>Who is the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers?</h2>
Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers along with the Forum and NHL's Los Angeles Kings for $67 million in 1979 from then-owner Jack Kent Cooke. The Lakers thrived under the leadership of Buss as he revolutionized virtually the entire league.

When Dr. Buss passed away in 2013, the ownership was transferred to his six children through a family trust. The Buss Family Trusts is the majority owner of the Lakers now with Jeanie Buss acting as the controlling owner. She became the first female controlling owner to win the title when the Lakers clinched the championship in 2020.

Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-throwback-relive-the-final-battle-between-kobe-bryant-and-lebron-james/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">NBA Throwback: Relive the Final Battle Between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James</a>
<div class="thb-post-title-bottom">
<h2>Who are the team sponsors?</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are sponsored by several major brands. Notably, the Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers signed a stadium-naming rights deal with the cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com. According to reports, it was a 20-year $700 million contract. So, the Staples Center was officially renamed Crypto.com Arena.

While the official kit sponsor of the Lakers is Nike, the team signed a deal with bibigo as the official jersey patch partner in 2021. Some of the other notable sponsors of the team are American Express, Beyond Meat, BioSteel, Budweiser, Comerica, Delta and Pepsi.
Read More: <a style="font-size: 16px" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-la-lakers-where-does-lebron-james-live-all-that-we-know-about-his-massive-and-luxurious-villa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Where Does LeBron James Live? All That We Know About His Luxurious Villa</a>

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[caption id="attachment_1647883" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1647883" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-04-03T021203Z_617747669_MT1USATODAY20381083_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-HOUSTON-ROCKETS.jpg" alt="LeBron James and Anthony Davis" width="1920" height="1280" /> Apr 2, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forwards Anthony Davis (3) and LeBron James (6) signal to teammates against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Los Angeles Lakers roster</h2>
<table style="height: 742px" width="441">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LeBron James</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Davis</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Austin Reaves</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D?Angelo Russell</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dennis Schroder</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rui Hachimura</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lonnie Walker IV</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mo Bamba</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jarred Vanderbilt</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Malik Beasley</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Thompson</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Troy Brown Jr.</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2>Achievements and wins</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the two most successful teams in the league with 17 championships each. The Lakers' winning culture started right after the team was founded in 1947 as they won the NBL title in 1948. The Minneapolis Lakers continued winning titles after moving to the BAA as well. Then the BAA merged with NBL to form the NBA in 1949. So, the Lakers' 1948 title win is not considered by the NBA as an official championship. However, the 1949 championship is recognized since the team joined the BAA.

The dominance of the Lakers continued in the 50s as they won titles in 1950, 1952, 1953 and 1954, led by legendary center George Mikan. However, things went south after Mikan retired in 1954 as the team struggled on and off the court. Because of the financial troubles, the franchise was relocated to Los Angeles in 1960. However, the team still found it hard to get back to its winning ways. After a dry spell that lasted years, the team won the 1972 title with the help of NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. It was followed by another eight years of disappointment.

In 1979, Dr. Jerry Buss became the majority owner of the Lakers with the intention to turn the team's luck around. 1979 also marked the entry of NBA legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson when the team drafted him as the first pick. Thus began the era of Showtime Lakers. With the help of Magic, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and others, the Lakers lifted five championships in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1988. The team then lost the 1989 and 1991 NBA Finals.

The Lakers struggled again until Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant started working their magic. The duo led the Lakers to three straight championships from 2000 to 2002, a feat even the Showtime Lakers could not achieve. O'Neal, Bryant and the team dismantled their opponents on their way to all three titles, displaying utter dominance. After Shaq left the team in 2004, Kobe became the main man. He then led the team to two straight rings in 2009 and 2010. Recently, superstar LeBron James helped the team win their record 17th championship in 2020.
<h2>The Lakers' rivalry with the Boston Celtics</h2>
The Boston Celtics and the Lakers are the two most successful teams in the league with 17 championships each. The Lakers and Celtics also have one of the biggest and longest rivalries in sports history. The rivalry between the two started in 1959 when they first faced each other in the Finals. The two have battled in the Finals a record 12 times in which the Celtics mostly came out on top.

In 1959, the Celtics swept the Lakers for the title. The Celtics continued their dominance over the Lakers by winning a mindboggling eight straight Finals, winning in 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969 and 1984 over the Lakers. This was a massive blow to the franchise and its loyal fans who felt that their opponents were simply unbeatable. However, the Lakers finally overcame this streak and won the championship against the Celtics in 1985 and then again in 1987.

After the 1987 Finals, the Lakers and the Celtics once again locked horns in 2008 where Boston came out victorious. The teams again clashed in the 2010 Finals with the Lakers clinching the title this time. While the Celtics have won 9, the Lakers have won 3 in their 12 Finals showdowns so far.
<h2>How many numbers have the Lakers retired?</h2>
The Lakers have always been fortunate to have some of the most storied players on their roster for a long time. Therefore, so far, the team has 14 names on their rafters. The jerseys of legends George Mikan (99), Elgin Baylor (22), Jerry West (44), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Gail Goodrich (25), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33), Magic Johnson (32), James Worthy (42), Jamaal Wilkes (52), Shaquille O?Neal (34), Kobe Bryant (8, 24) and Pau Gasol (16) have been retired. Legendary broadcaster Chick Hearn's name is also up on the rafters.
<h2>Laker Girls: The owner's game-changing entertainment addition</h2>
Dr. Jerry Buss was a visionary who revolutionized the league with his entertainment and marketing ideas. The legendary team owner wanted the Lakers to be entertaining on and off the court to bring fans to the arena and to popularize the game in the country and around the world. One of Dr. Buss' important innovations was the Laker Girls.

The late owner ordered a formation of a dance squad with highly talented female dancers. While the idea received some backlash early on, it became widely accepted. While the Showtime Lakers entertained fans with their up-tempo style of play, the Laker Girls kept the crowd going with their dances during breaks.
<h2>Lakers on social media</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lakers/">@lakers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers/">@Lakers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losangeleslakers">@losangeleslakers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Website</td>
<td><a href="http://www.nba.com/lakers">https://www.nba.com/lakers?tmd=1</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Founded?</td>
<td>1947</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owner</td>
<td>Buss Family Trusts</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>President</td>
<td>Jeanie Buss</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference</td>
<td>West</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Manager</td>
<td>Rob Pelinka</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Head Coach</td>
<td>Darvin Ham</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sponsors</td>
<td>Crypto.com, bibigo, Nike, etc?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arena</td>
<td>Crypto.com Arena</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference Titles</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Division Titles</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team Value</td>
<td>$5.9 Billion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Los Angeles Lakers

Everything to Know About the Los Angeles Lakers History The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most popular sports teams in the world. The Lakers are also a very successful team, and it started right from the beginning. The franchise began in 1947 as the Minneapolis Lakers in the National Basketball League and won the title in 1948. The team then joined the rival Basketball Association of America, which would later become the NBA in 1948. The Lakers continued their successful run in the BAA as well. But the team struggled financially in the mid-50s and relocated to Los Angeles in 1960 as the Los Angeles Lakers. Read More: Why did Kobe Bryant have such a disturbing relationship with his parents? Who is the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers? Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers along with the Forum and NHL&#8217;s Los Angeles Kings for $67 million in 1979 from then-owner Jack Kent Cooke. The Lakers thrived under the leadership of Buss as he revolutionized virtually the entire league. When Dr. Buss passed away in 2013, the ownership was transferred to his six children through a family trust. The Buss Family Trusts is the majority owner of the Lakers now with Jeanie Buss acting as the controlling owner. She became the first female controlling owner to win the title when the Lakers clinched the championship in 2020. Read More: NBA Throwback: Relive the Final Battle Between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James Who are the team sponsors? The Los Angeles Lakers are sponsored by several major brands. Notably, the Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers signed a stadium-naming rights deal with the cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com. According to reports, it was a 20-year $700 million contract. So, the Staples Center was officially renamed Crypto.com Arena. While the official kit sponsor of the Lakers is Nike, the team signed a deal with bibigo as the official jersey patch partner in 2021. Some of the other notable sponsors of the team are American Express, Beyond Meat, BioSteel, Budweiser, Comerica, Delta and Pepsi. Read More: Where Does LeBron James Live? All That We Know About His Luxurious Villa Apr 2, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forwards Anthony Davis (3) and LeBron James (6) signal to teammates against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Lakers roster  LeBron James Small Forward 38  Anthony Davis Center 30  Austin Reaves Shooting Guard 25  D?Angelo Russell Point Guard 27  Dennis Schroder Point Guard 29  Rui Hachimura Power Forward 25  Lonnie Walker IV Guard 24  Mo Bamba Center 25  Jarred Vanderbilt Power Forward 24  Malik Beasley Shooting Guard 26  Tristan Thompson Center 32  Troy Brown Jr. Small Forward 23  Read More: When Shaquille O&#8217;Neal challenged Michael Phelps to a swimming contest Achievements and wins The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the two most successful teams in the league with 17 championships each. The Lakers&#8217; winning culture started right after the team was founded in 1947 as they won the NBL title in 1948. The Minneapolis Lakers continued winning titles after moving to the BAA as well. Then the BAA merged with NBL to form the NBA in 1949. So, the Lakers&#8217; 1948 title win is not considered by the NBA as an official championship. However, the 1949 championship is recognized since the team joined the BAA. The dominance of the Lakers continued in the 50s as they won titles in 1950, 1952, 1953 and 1954, led by legendary center George Mikan. However, things went south after Mikan retired in 1954 as the team struggled on and off the court. Because of the financial troubles, the franchise was relocated to Los Angeles in 1960. However, the team still found it hard to get back to its winning ways. After a dry spell that lasted years, the team won the 1972 title with the help of NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. It was followed by another eight years of disappointment. In 1979, Dr. Jerry Buss became the majority owner of the Lakers with the intention to turn the team&#8217;s luck around. 1979 also marked the entry of NBA legend Earvin &#8216;Magic&#8217; Johnson when the team drafted him as the first pick. Thus began the era of Showtime Lakers. With the help of Magic, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and others, the Lakers lifted five championships in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1988. The team then lost the 1989 and 1991 NBA Finals. The Lakers struggled again until Shaquille O&#8217;Neal and Kobe Bryant started working their magic. The duo led the Lakers to three straight championships from 2000 to 2002, a feat even the Showtime Lakers could not achieve. O&#8217;Neal, Bryant and the team dismantled their opponents on their way to all three titles, displaying utter dominance. After Shaq left the team in 2004, Kobe became the main man. He then led the team to two straight rings in 2009 and 2010. Recently, superstar LeBron James helped the team win their record 17th championship in 2020. The Lakers&#8217; rivalry with the Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics and the Lakers are the two most successful teams in the league with 17 championships each. The Lakers and Celtics also have one of the biggest and longest rivalries in sports history. The rivalry between the two started in 1959 when they first faced each other in the Finals. The two have battled in the Finals a record 12 times in which the Celtics mostly came out on top. In 1959, the Celtics swept the Lakers for the title. The Celtics continued their dominance over the Lakers by winning a mindboggling eight straight Finals, winning in 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969 and 1984 over the Lakers. This was a massive blow to the franchise and its loyal fans who felt that their opponents were simply unbeatable. However, the Lakers finally overcame this streak and won the championship against the Celtics in 1985 and then again in 1987. After the 1987 Finals, the Lakers and the Celtics once again locked horns in 2008 where Boston came out victorious. The teams again clashed in the 2010 Finals with the Lakers clinching the title this time. While the Celtics have won 9, the Lakers have won 3 in their 12 Finals showdowns so far. How many numbers have the Lakers retired? The Lakers have always been fortunate to have some of the most storied players on their roster for a long time. Therefore, so far, the team has 14 names on their rafters. The jerseys of legends George Mikan (99), Elgin Baylor (22), Jerry West (44), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Gail Goodrich (25), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33), Magic Johnson (32), James Worthy (42), Jamaal Wilkes (52), Shaquille O?Neal (34), Kobe Bryant (8, 24) and Pau Gasol (16) have been retired. Legendary broadcaster Chick Hearn&#8217;s name is also up on the rafters. Laker Girls: The owner&#8217;s game-changing entertainment addition Dr. Jerry Buss was a visionary who revolutionized the league with his entertainment and marketing ideas. The legendary team owner wanted the Lakers to be entertaining on and off the court to bring fans to the arena and to popularize the game in the country and around the world. One of Dr. Buss&#8217; important innovations was the Laker Girls. The late owner ordered a formation of a dance squad with highly talented female dancers. While the idea received some backlash early on, it became widely accepted. While the Showtime Lakers entertained fans with their up-tempo style of play, the Laker Girls kept the crowd going with their dances during breaks. Lakers on social media  Instagram @lakers  Twitter @Lakers  Facebook @losangeleslakers  Website https://www.nba.com/lakers?tmd=1    Founded? 1947  Owner Buss Family Trusts  President Jeanie Buss  Conference West  General Manager Rob Pelinka  Head Coach Darvin Ham  Sponsors Crypto.com, bibigo, Nike, etc?  Arena Crypto.com Arena  Championships 17  Conference Titles 19  Division Titles 33  Team Value $5.9 Billion

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<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Pelicans 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The New Orleans Pelicans is owned by Gayle Benson. They are part of the NBA's Western Conference Southwest division along with the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, and the San Antonio Spurs. The New Orleans Pelicans play their games at the city's Smoothie King Center.??
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-252132" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200416183834/sfl-miami-heat-new-orleans-pelicans-pregame-s032216.jpg" alt="New Orleans Pelicans" width="1280" height="720" />
The side was established in 2002 after they moved from Charlotte to New Orleans. Initially, they were called the New Orleans Hornets, as the owner did not like the city. 
When the New Orleans team changed their name from Hornets to Pelicans in the year 2013. All the history and records of their first fourteen years from 1988 to 2002 were returned to the new <a href="https://www.nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> side in Charlotte.
From 2005 to 2007, the franchise shifted to Oklahoma City due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina. In these two years, the franchise was rechristened the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets.
The New Orleans Pelicans have had mixed fortunes since relocating in 2002. They have reached the Western Conference Playoffs on 7 occasions. However, the side has won a playoff series just twice. These were in 2008 as the Hornets when they beat the Dallas Mavericks and in the year 2018 under their new name where they swept the Portland Trail Blazers 4-0.
Notable players to have featured for the New Orleans Pelicans include Chris Paul, Anthony Davis, Austin Rivers, DeMarcus Cousins, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/zion-williamson/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zion Williamson</a>.
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<h2 style="text-align: center">?Achievements and History</h2>
<table style="height: 734px" width="413">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Founded
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Western</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division?
</td>
<td>
Southwest
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">President</td>
<td>
Dennis Lauscha
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
General Manager?
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Trajan Langdon</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Head Coach?
</td>
<td>
Willie Green
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Arena?</td>
<td>
Smoothie King Center
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Championships (0)
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference Titles (0)
</td>
<td>
-
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles (1)</td>
<td>
(2008)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td>
<a href="https://www.nba.com/pelicans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/pelicans</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Pelicans 2021-22 Roster</h2>
<table style="height: 1052px" width="523">
<thead>
<tr>
<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>41</td>
<td>Garrett Temple</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>May 8, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Nickeil Alexander-Walker</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>September 2, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td>Trey Murphy III</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>206</td>
<td>June 18, 2000</td>
</tr>
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<td>5</td>
<td>Herbert Jones</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>October 6, 1998</td>
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<td>17</td>
<td>Jonas Valanciunas</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>265</td>
<td>May 6, 1992</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td>Josh Hart</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>March 6, 1995</td>
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<td>10</td>
<td>Jaxson Hayes</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>May 23, 2000</td>
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<td>9</td>
<td>Willy Hernang?mez</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>May 27, 1994</td>
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<td>14</td>
<td>Brandon Ingram</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>September 2, 1997</td>
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<td>13</td>
<td>Kira Lewis Jr.</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>170</td>
<td>April 6, 2001</td>
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<td>12</td>
<td>Gary Clark</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>November 16, 1994</td>
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<td>8</td>
<td>Naji Marshall</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>January 24, 1998</td>
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<td>31</td>
<td>Tomas Satoransky</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>October 30, 1991</td>
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<td>4</td>
<td>Devonte Graham</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>February 22, 1995</td>
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<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Jose Alvarado</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>179</td>
<td>April 12, 1998</td>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Zion Williamson</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>284</td>
<td>July 6, 2000</td>
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</table>

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New Orleans Pelicans 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The New Orleans Pelicans is owned by Gayle Benson. They are part of the NBA&#8217;s Western Conference Southwest division along with the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, and the San Antonio Spurs. The New Orleans Pelicans play their games at the city&#8217;s Smoothie King Center.?? The side was established in 2002 after they moved from Charlotte to New Orleans. Initially, they were called the New Orleans Hornets, as the owner did not like the city. When the New Orleans team changed their name from Hornets to Pelicans in the year 2013. All the history and records of their first fourteen years from 1988 to 2002 were returned to the new NBA side in Charlotte. From 2005 to 2007, the franchise shifted to Oklahoma City due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina. In these two years, the franchise was rechristened the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets. The New Orleans Pelicans have had mixed fortunes since relocating in 2002. They have reached the Western Conference Playoffs on 7 occasions. However, the side has won a playoff series just twice. These were in 2008 as the Hornets when they beat the Dallas Mavericks and in the year 2018 under their new name where they swept the Portland Trail Blazers 4-0. Notable players to have featured for the New Orleans Pelicans include Chris Paul, Anthony Davis, Austin Rivers, DeMarcus Cousins, and Zion Williamson. Read More: Zion Williamson: A Glimpse of His Impressive College Stats ?Achievements and History   Founded 2002  Conference Western  Division?  Southwest  President Dennis Lauscha   General Manager? Trajan Langdon  Head Coach?  Willie Green  Arena? Smoothie King Center   Championships (0) &#8211;  Conference Titles (0)  &#8211;  Division Titles (1) (2008)  Website www.nba.com/pelicans   New Orleans Pelicans 2021-22 Roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date   41 Garrett Temple SG 6-5 195 May 8, 1986  6 Nickeil Alexander-Walker SG 6-6 205 September 2, 1998  25 Trey Murphy III SF 6-9 206 June 18, 2000  5 Herbert Jones C 6-8 210 October 6, 1998  17 Jonas Valanciunas C 6-11 265 May 6, 1992  3 Josh Hart SF 6-5 215 March 6, 1995  10 Jaxson Hayes C 6-11 220 May 23, 2000  9 Willy Hernang?mez C 6-11 250 May 27, 1994  14 Brandon Ingram SF 6-8 190 September 2, 1997  13 Kira Lewis Jr. PG 6-1 170 April 6, 2001  12 Gary Clark PF 6-6 225 November 16, 1994  8 Naji Marshall SF 6-7 220 January 24, 1998  31 Tomas Satoransky SG 6-7 210 October 30, 1991  4 Devonte Graham PG 6-1 195 February 22, 1995  15 Jose Alvarado PG 6-0 179 April 12, 1998  1 Zion Williamson PF 6-7 284 July 6, 2000

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Lonzo Ball 2021: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements

Lonzo Ball was born in Anaheim, California, on October 27, 1997. He attended the Chino Hills High School in California, where he won several accolades as a basketball player.?

Ball graduated from high-school and was ranked as the #1 point guard in the 2016 class. He attended college at UCLA and represented the Bruins for one year. In his freshman season, Ball was named as a consensus first-team All American.?

[caption id="attachment_508565" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-508565" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210109085613/2021-01-09T023639Z_1445804151_MT1USATODAY15411767_RTRMADP_3_NBA-CHARLOTTE-HORNETS-AT-NEW-ORLEANS-PELICANS.jpg" alt="LaMelo Ball vs Lonzo Ball" width="1920" height="1372" /> Jan 8, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) brings the ball up court against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the third quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

In 2017, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted him with the second overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2018, even though his rookie season was plagued with shoulder and knee injuries.?

 After the 2018/19 season, he was traded to New Orleans Pelicans in a mega-deal that involved bringing Anthony Davis to the Lakers. In the next two seasons, Ball certainly showed glimpses of why he was the third overall pick in the 2017 draft as he became an incredible playmaker and improved his jump shot significantly.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-184851" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Lonzo-Ball.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="533" />

While Ball has developed into a great point guard, the Pelicans certainly couldn't keep hold of their star guard. In the off-season, the Chicago Bulls splashed the cash and added the 23-year-old.

Set to play alongside the likes of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, Ball and the Bulls will hope that they can make a solid push to make it to the playoffs.
<h3>Major on-court achievements</h3>
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2018)

Consensus first-team All-American (2017)

NCAA season assists leader (2017)

Wayman Tisdale Award (2017)

Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2017)

Mr. Basketball USA (2016)

Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2016)

McDonald?s All-American (2016)

California Mr. Basketball (2016)
<h3>Lonzo Ball 2021 Net Worth</h3>
Celebrity Net Worth has estimated Lonzo Ball?s net worth as $12 million with a salary of $18.06 million.
<h3>Lonzo Ball contact details</h3>
 In July 2017, Lonzo signed a four-year $33 million deal with the Lakers, which will pay him an average of $8 million per year.

While Ball became a restricted free agent in the 2021 off-season, he was up for a massive pay day due to the progress he had made in the last two seasons.

[caption id="attachment_521847" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-521847" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210120231805/2020-12-24T012255Z_758912201_MT1USATODAY15355104_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-ORLEANS-PELICANS-AT-TORONTO-RAPTORS.jpg" alt="NBA Free Agency Targets Lonzo Ball &amp; Kyle Lowry" width="1920" height="1463" /> Dec 23, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends during the first quarter at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

This off-season, Ball signed a massive four-year <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/chicago-bulls/lonzo-ball-23597/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contract</a> of worth a whooping $80 million. The Bulls will certainly hope that Lonzo can pay off such a massive contract.
<h3>Lonzo Ball NBA Career Stats</h3>
For the 2020-21 season, Ball averaged 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game.

In the 217 games he has played so far, the 23-year-old has averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game.
<h3>Lonzo Ball shoes</h3>
In college, Ball sported Adidas <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/james-harden/">Harden</a> Vol. 1. His father, LaVar Ball, had released a shoe collection under his Big Baller Brand, and released the signature ZO2 Prime shoe, which Lonzo planned to wear once he joined the NBA. However, design flaws with the shoe meant that he did not sport those shoes. The shoe was replaced by the ZO2 Prime Remix. Ball now wears the Nike Kobe AD Exodus and other Kobe signature shoes, playing as a Pelican.?
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<td>Age</td>
<td>23</td>
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<td>Chicago Bulls</td>
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<td>Unmarried</td>
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<td>American</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6? 6? (1.98 m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>190 lb</td>
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<td>Wingspan</td>
<td>2.04 m</td>
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<h2>How to contact Lonzo Ball?</h2>
Lonzo Ball's Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/zo2_?lang=en#:~:text=Lonzo%20Ball%20(%40ZO2_)%20%7C%20Twitter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@ZO2_</a>

Lonzo Ball's Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/zo/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> @ZO</a>

Lonzo Ball

Lonzo Ball 2021: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements Lonzo Ball was born in Anaheim, California, on October 27, 1997. He attended the Chino Hills High School in California, where he won several accolades as a basketball player.? Ball graduated from high-school and was ranked as the #1 point guard in the 2016 class. He attended college at UCLA and represented the Bruins for one year. In his freshman season, Ball was named as a consensus first-team All American.? Jan 8, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) brings the ball up court against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the third quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports In 2017, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted him with the second overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2018, even though his rookie season was plagued with shoulder and knee injuries.? After the 2018/19 season, he was traded to New Orleans Pelicans in a mega-deal that involved bringing Anthony Davis to the Lakers. In the next two seasons, Ball certainly showed glimpses of why he was the third overall pick in the 2017 draft as he became an incredible playmaker and improved his jump shot significantly. While Ball has developed into a great point guard, the Pelicans certainly couldn&#8217;t keep hold of their star guard. In the off-season, the Chicago Bulls splashed the cash and added the 23-year-old. Set to play alongside the likes of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, Ball and the Bulls will hope that they can make a solid push to make it to the playoffs. Major on-court achievements NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2018) Consensus first-team All-American (2017) NCAA season assists leader (2017) Wayman Tisdale Award (2017) Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2017) Mr. Basketball USA (2016) Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2016) McDonald?s All-American (2016) California Mr. Basketball (2016) Lonzo Ball 2021 Net Worth Celebrity Net Worth has estimated Lonzo Ball?s net worth as $12 million with a salary of $18.06 million. Lonzo Ball contact details In July 2017, Lonzo signed a four-year $33 million deal with the Lakers, which will pay him an average of $8 million per year. While Ball became a restricted free agent in the 2021 off-season, he was up for a massive pay day due to the progress he had made in the last two seasons. Dec 23, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends during the first quarter at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports This off-season, Ball signed a massive four-year contract of worth a whooping $80 million. The Bulls will certainly hope that Lonzo can pay off such a massive contract. Lonzo Ball NBA Career Stats For the 2020-21 season, Ball averaged 14.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. In the 217 games he has played so far, the 23-year-old has averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game. Lonzo Ball shoes In college, Ball sported Adidas Harden Vol. 1. His father, LaVar Ball, had released a shoe collection under his Big Baller Brand, and released the signature ZO2 Prime shoe, which Lonzo planned to wear once he joined the NBA. However, design flaws with the shoe meant that he did not sport those shoes. The shoe was replaced by the ZO2 Prime Remix. Ball now wears the Nike Kobe AD Exodus and other Kobe signature shoes, playing as a Pelican.?  Age 23  Team Chicago Bulls  Marital Status Unmarried  Nationality American  Height 6? 6? (1.98 m)  Weight 190 lb  Wingspan 2.04 m  How to contact Lonzo Ball? Lonzo Ball&#8217;s Twitter: @ZO2_ Lonzo Ball&#8217;s Instagram: @ZO

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