New Orleans Pelicans rising star player Zion Williamson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/zion-williamson/], just keeps outdoing himself. In the match-up against the Golden State Warriors, Williamson showcased how determined he is. ZION WILLIAMSON: NOT READY TO LET GO Back in his high school days in Spartanburg Day and college year in Duke, Williamson performed tremendously as a contender. Seems like that strength and determination even translates in the big leagues. The proof is how he bullied the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Like taking candy from a baby, Williamson simply ripped the ball away from Damion Lee and finished the lay-in plus the foul from Kevon Looney. As the video shows, Zion misses the free throw, gets the rebound, misses the layup, then gets the follow-up lay in like the determined player he is. “That should be illegal. That’s just bully ball,” the Warriors’ in-house announcer said after the impressive sequence. ZION WILLIAMSON’S NBA RUN Zion Williamson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1180909588-300x200.jpg] Williamson arrived into the NBA surrounded by the kind of hype and expectations not seen around a rookie since LeBron James made his professional debut in 2003, but a serious knee injury suffered in preseason sidelined him until late January. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr [https://www.newsweek.com/steve-kerr-zion-williamson-compare-charles-barkley-new-orleans-pelicans-1488689] has joined the chorus of Zion Williamson fans. He suggested that the New Orleans Pelicans star is a modern-day Charles Barkley. “In the NBA, almost everybody out there is an incredible athlete and Zion stands above the crowd, literally and figuratively,” Kerr continued. “He gets rebounds you don’t think he can get. He slices in from the weak side and covers so much ground. He’s explosive and powerful. I’m just glad for him and New Orleans that he’s healthy and playing.” Zion Williamson, meanwhile, has been as good as promised for the Pels since returning from a knee injury. He is notching 22.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while shooting 57.8 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from three entering Sunday’s match. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Golden State Warriors</b></h2>
<h2><b>History</b></h2>
The Golden State Warriors was founded in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors by then-owner Peter A. Tyrrell. The Warriors were one of the founding members of the Basketball Association of America and won the inaugural championship during the 1946-47 season. The team then again clinched the title in the 1955-56 season.

In 1962, new majority owner Franklin Mieuli relocated the Warriors to the San Francisco Bay Area, and the team was renamed the San Francisco Warriors. After another ownership change, the team started playing most of its home games in Oakland. Before the start of the 1971-72 season, the team adopted the name Golden State Warriors.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-255974 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200423163445/nba_goldenstatewarriors.jpg" alt="Golden State Warriors" width="600" height="319" />
<h2><b>Who is the owner of the Golden State Warriors?</b></h2>
The current majority owner of the Warriors is Joseph Steven Lacob, who is a businessman. Interestingly, he initially became a minority owner of the Boston Celtics in 2006. Then, in 2010, Lacob with minority owner Peter Guber bought the Warriors for $450 million from Chris Cohan. This required Lacob to sell his share of the Celtics. Lacob is not just an owner - he is a massive fan. Notably, he had been a Warriors' season ticket holder for over a decade before he purchased the team.

Lacob reportedly has an estimated net worth of $4 billion. He came from quite humble beginnings and couldn't afford college because of his family's financial constraints. So, he had to take a year off and work for the money for college. Lacob became a serial entrepreneur and reportedly invested in over 50 start-ups, of which around 30 were quite successful. His biggest financial success was when he was a partner in Kleiner Parkins. He then started his own business in 1987 after leaving Kleiner Parkins.
<h2><b>Who is the General Manager of the Golden State Warriors?</b></h2>
The Warriors are without a General Manager for the time being after Bob Myers stepped down from the role of President and GM in May 2023. Myers has been an integral part of the Warriors during his 12 years in the management. He played a huge role in the team's success in recent years, overseeing the onboarding of some of the most important players - Draymond Green, Kevin Durant and Andrew Wiggins, among others. He was also instrumental in the extension of superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
<h2><b>Team sponsors</b></h2>
The Golden State Warriors signed a three-year $20 million-per-year jersey sponsorship deal with Rakuten in 2017. This deal became the biggest jersey sponsorship deal in the NBA at the time. After renewing the contract in 2021, the Warriors then extended the deal recently in 2022, reportedly for $40 million annually. Some of the other major sponsors of the Dubs are Verizon, Clorox, Betway, Biofreeze, DoorDash and Fanatics.
<h2><b>Golden State Warriors roster</b></h2>
<table style="height: 729px" width="485">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Stephen Curry</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Point Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">35</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Klay Thompson</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Draymond Green</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Power Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Andrew Wiggins</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Small Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">28</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jordan Poole</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">23</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Andre Iguodala</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">39</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Donte DiVincenzo</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">26</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jonathan Kuminga</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Power Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">20</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kevon Looney</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">27</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gary Payton II</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">30</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">JaMychal Green</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">32</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Patrick Baldwin Jr.</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">20</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<strong>Read More: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/klay-thompsons-family-all-you-need-to-know-about-his-mother-father-brothers-and-girlfriend/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Klay Thompson?s Family | All You Need to Know About His Mother, Father, Brothers and Girlfriend</a></strong>
<h2><b>Achievements and wins</b></h2>
The Golden State Warriors are the third most successful team in the NBA with 7 championships. The Dubs are behind the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers who have 17 titles each. The Dubs surpassed the Chicago Bulls with 6 titles after clinching their 7th ring in 2020. Even though they are far off from the Celtics and the Lakers, the Warriors were the first-ever champions. They won the title in the inaugural BAA season in 1946-47 led by basketball legend Joe Fulks. The NBA considers this an official title since the Warriors were one of the founding members of the BAA which then evolved into the NBA in 1948.

After a dry spell, the Warriors were again crowned champions of the 1955-56 season. This was followed by almost two decades of disappointment without a ring. Finally, the Dubs won the title in 1974-75 with the help of legends Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes.

After winning the division title in 1976, the Dubs had a lengthy drought of around four decades. They performed poorly for the most part of the 40 years and had just glimpses of hope here and there. Finally, things changed for the better in the early 2010s. In the 2009 NBA draft, the Warriors selected Stephen Curry as the 7th overall pick. Very few imagined that he would be one of the key factors behind the success of the team in coming future.

[caption id="attachment_886554" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-886554 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-10T023650Z_101241996_MT1USATODAY17481107_RTRMADP_3_NBA-CLEVELAND-CAVALIERS-AT-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS.jpg" alt="Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors" width="1920" height="1236" /> Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Stephen Curry (30) after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters[/caption]

After minor setbacks and some injuries, Curry hit the ground running. The front office also made some smart moves that made the team stronger. Also, the addition of NBA legend Steve Kerr as the head coach was a huge step in the right direction. Curry and Klay Thompson became one of the best duos in the league. Draymond Green soon became one of the best defenders too. Furthermore, Green's versatility allowed Kerr to use smaller lineups which helped the team massively. The Warriors built a great team with role players like Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Harrison Barnes.

With the ascension of Curry as the back-to-back MVP, the Warriors won the title in 2015. After a disappointing finish in 2016, the team acquired superstar Kevin Durant. This further strengthened the team leading to two straight titles in 2017 and 2018. But the Dubs missed the opportunity to win three straight after losing to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 Finals. Curry and the Warriors went on to beat all odds when they clinched the ring in 2022 against the Boston Celtics.
<h2><b>Key players and coaches</b></h2>
The Warriors have been fortunate to have had some incredible basketball stars and coaches on their team over the years. They have had Hall of Fame head coaches like Don Nelson, George Karl, Alex Hannum and Steve Kerr. The Dubs have retired the jerseys of legends Al Attles (#16), Tom Meschery (#14), Wilt Chamberlain (#13), Nate Thurmond (#42), Rick Barry (#24) and Chris Mullin (#17) so far.

Notably, All-Time Great Chamberlain made multiple records during his time with the Warriors. He was considered the greatest Warrior of all time by many until the arrival of Stephen Curry.

<strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-golden-state-warriors-stephen-curry-everything-there-is-to-know-about-his-wife-children-and-family/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Stephen Curry: Everything There Is to Know About His Wife, Children and Family</a></strong>

Now, Curry is a franchise leader in a variety of different categories and has also led the team to four championships. The Warriors are expected to retire the jerseys of current stars Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala in the future for their role in their title runs.
<h2><b>Rivalry with Cleveland Cavaliers</b></h2>
The rivalry between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is fairly new, starting when they clashed in four straight Finals from 2015 to 2018. Things started to heat up when the teams first faced each other in the 2015 NBA Finals. The Cavaliers led by LeBron James were no match for the Warriors with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. The Dubs clinched the title 4-2 and Iguodala won the Finals MVP for his all-round performance.

The next year, the Warriors set a new regular season win record with 73 wins and 9 losses. They broke the previous record of 72-10 set by the iconic Chicago Bulls team. So the pressure began mounting on the Warriors to win the title. In the Finals, the Dubs once again met familiar foes, the Cavaliers. The Warriors had a quick start and led the series 3-1.

Interestingly, no team had ever won the title after trailing 3-1 in the Finals. But James, Kyrie Irving and their team did not quit. They took it one game at a time and started winning. This put immense pressure on the Warriors. The rivalry between the two reached an all-time high by game-7 in which the Cavs ultimately prevailed and lifted the trophy.

After the disappointing loss, the Warriors added more firepower to the lineup with superstar Kevin Durant. The team seemed unstoppable throughout the season and playoffs and again made the Finals. The Dubs wanted revenge and did just that by clinching the title 4-1 against the Cavs in 2017. The following year, the Warriors and Cavs faced off once again on the ultimate stage. This time, the Cavs had no answer as the Warriors swept them easily to win their second straight ring.
<h2><b>Warriors nicknamed ?Dubs?</b></h2>
The Warriors are nicknamed the Dubs. According to reports, fans shortened the Warriors to ?W?s? and then even shorter to ?Dubs". However, the Warriors have certainly earned their nickname winning four titles in the last seven years.
<h2><b>Warriors on?</b>social media</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/warriors/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@warriors</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/warriors/?lang=kn"><span style="font-weight: 400">@warriors</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/warriors/"><span style="font-weight: 400">@warriors</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.nba.com/warriors/"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.nba.com/warriors/</span></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Founded?</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1946</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Owner</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Joe Lacob</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">President</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brandon Schneider</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Conference</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">West</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">General Manager</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">NA</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Head Coach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Steve Kerr</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sponsors</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Rakuten, Verizon, DoorDash, etc.</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Arena</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Chase Center</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Championships</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">7</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Conference Titles</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">7</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Division Titles</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team Value</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$7 Billion</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors History The Golden State Warriors was founded in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors by then-owner Peter A. Tyrrell. The Warriors were one of the founding members of the Basketball Association of America and won the inaugural championship during the 1946-47 season. The team then again clinched the title in the 1955-56 season. In 1962, new majority owner Franklin Mieuli relocated the Warriors to the San Francisco Bay Area, and the team was renamed the San Francisco Warriors. After another ownership change, the team started playing most of its home games in Oakland. Before the start of the 1971-72 season, the team adopted the name Golden State Warriors. Who is the owner of the Golden State Warriors? The current majority owner of the Warriors is Joseph Steven Lacob, who is a businessman. Interestingly, he initially became a minority owner of the Boston Celtics in 2006. Then, in 2010, Lacob with minority owner Peter Guber bought the Warriors for $450 million from Chris Cohan. This required Lacob to sell his share of the Celtics. Lacob is not just an owner &#8211; he is a massive fan. Notably, he had been a Warriors&#8217; season ticket holder for over a decade before he purchased the team. Lacob reportedly has an estimated net worth of $4 billion. He came from quite humble beginnings and couldn&#8217;t afford college because of his family&#8217;s financial constraints. So, he had to take a year off and work for the money for college. Lacob became a serial entrepreneur and reportedly invested in over 50 start-ups, of which around 30 were quite successful. His biggest financial success was when he was a partner in Kleiner Parkins. He then started his own business in 1987 after leaving Kleiner Parkins. Who is the General Manager of the Golden State Warriors? The Warriors are without a General Manager for the time being after Bob Myers stepped down from the role of President and GM in May 2023. Myers has been an integral part of the Warriors during his 12 years in the management. He played a huge role in the team&#8217;s success in recent years, overseeing the onboarding of some of the most important players &#8211; Draymond Green, Kevin Durant and Andrew Wiggins, among others. He was also instrumental in the extension of superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Team sponsors The Golden State Warriors signed a three-year $20 million-per-year jersey sponsorship deal with Rakuten in 2017. This deal became the biggest jersey sponsorship deal in the NBA at the time. After renewing the contract in 2021, the Warriors then extended the deal recently in 2022, reportedly for $40 million annually. Some of the other major sponsors of the Dubs are Verizon, Clorox, Betway, Biofreeze, DoorDash and Fanatics. Golden State Warriors roster  Stephen Curry Point Guard 35  Klay Thompson Shooting Guard 33  Draymond Green Power Forward 33  Andrew Wiggins Small Forward 28  Jordan Poole Shooting Guard 23  Andre Iguodala Forward 39  Donte DiVincenzo Shooting Guard 26  Jonathan Kuminga Power Forward 20  Kevon Looney Forward 27  Gary Payton II Shooting Guard 30  JaMychal Green Forward 32  Patrick Baldwin Jr. Forward 20  Read More: Klay Thompson?s Family | All You Need to Know About His Mother, Father, Brothers and Girlfriend Achievements and wins The Golden State Warriors are the third most successful team in the NBA with 7 championships. The Dubs are behind the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers who have 17 titles each. The Dubs surpassed the Chicago Bulls with 6 titles after clinching their 7th ring in 2020. Even though they are far off from the Celtics and the Lakers, the Warriors were the first-ever champions. They won the title in the inaugural BAA season in 1946-47 led by basketball legend Joe Fulks. The NBA considers this an official title since the Warriors were one of the founding members of the BAA which then evolved into the NBA in 1948. After a dry spell, the Warriors were again crowned champions of the 1955-56 season. This was followed by almost two decades of disappointment without a ring. Finally, the Dubs won the title in 1974-75 with the help of legends Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes. After winning the division title in 1976, the Dubs had a lengthy drought of around four decades. They performed poorly for the most part of the 40 years and had just glimpses of hope here and there. Finally, things changed for the better in the early 2010s. In the 2009 NBA draft, the Warriors selected Stephen Curry as the 7th overall pick. Very few imagined that he would be one of the key factors behind the success of the team in coming future. Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Stephen Curry (30) after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters After minor setbacks and some injuries, Curry hit the ground running. The front office also made some smart moves that made the team stronger. Also, the addition of NBA legend Steve Kerr as the head coach was a huge step in the right direction. Curry and Klay Thompson became one of the best duos in the league. Draymond Green soon became one of the best defenders too. Furthermore, Green&#8217;s versatility allowed Kerr to use smaller lineups which helped the team massively. The Warriors built a great team with role players like Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Harrison Barnes. With the ascension of Curry as the back-to-back MVP, the Warriors won the title in 2015. After a disappointing finish in 2016, the team acquired superstar Kevin Durant. This further strengthened the team leading to two straight titles in 2017 and 2018. But the Dubs missed the opportunity to win three straight after losing to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 Finals. Curry and the Warriors went on to beat all odds when they clinched the ring in 2022 against the Boston Celtics. Key players and coaches The Warriors have been fortunate to have had some incredible basketball stars and coaches on their team over the years. They have had Hall of Fame head coaches like Don Nelson, George Karl, Alex Hannum and Steve Kerr. The Dubs have retired the jerseys of legends Al Attles (#16), Tom Meschery (#14), Wilt Chamberlain (#13), Nate Thurmond (#42), Rick Barry (#24) and Chris Mullin (#17) so far. Notably, All-Time Great Chamberlain made multiple records during his time with the Warriors. He was considered the greatest Warrior of all time by many until the arrival of Stephen Curry. Read More: Stephen Curry: Everything There Is to Know About His Wife, Children and Family Now, Curry is a franchise leader in a variety of different categories and has also led the team to four championships. The Warriors are expected to retire the jerseys of current stars Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala in the future for their role in their title runs. Rivalry with Cleveland Cavaliers The rivalry between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is fairly new, starting when they clashed in four straight Finals from 2015 to 2018. Things started to heat up when the teams first faced each other in the 2015 NBA Finals. The Cavaliers led by LeBron James were no match for the Warriors with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. The Dubs clinched the title 4-2 and Iguodala won the Finals MVP for his all-round performance. The next year, the Warriors set a new regular season win record with 73 wins and 9 losses. They broke the previous record of 72-10 set by the iconic Chicago Bulls team. So the pressure began mounting on the Warriors to win the title. In the Finals, the Dubs once again met familiar foes, the Cavaliers. The Warriors had a quick start and led the series 3-1. Interestingly, no team had ever won the title after trailing 3-1 in the Finals. But James, Kyrie Irving and their team did not quit. They took it one game at a time and started winning. This put immense pressure on the Warriors. The rivalry between the two reached an all-time high by game-7 in which the Cavs ultimately prevailed and lifted the trophy. After the disappointing loss, the Warriors added more firepower to the lineup with superstar Kevin Durant. The team seemed unstoppable throughout the season and playoffs and again made the Finals. The Dubs wanted revenge and did just that by clinching the title 4-1 against the Cavs in 2017. The following year, the Warriors and Cavs faced off once again on the ultimate stage. This time, the Cavs had no answer as the Warriors swept them easily to win their second straight ring. Warriors nicknamed ?Dubs? The Warriors are nicknamed the Dubs. According to reports, fans shortened the Warriors to ?W?s? and then even shorter to ?Dubs&#8221;. However, the Warriors have certainly earned their nickname winning four titles in the last seven years. Warriors on?social media  Instagram @warriors  Twitter @warriors  Facebook @warriors  Website https://www.nba.com/warriors/  &nbsp;  Founded? 1946  Owner Joe Lacob  President Brandon Schneider  Conference West  General Manager NA  Head Coach Steve Kerr  Sponsors Rakuten, Verizon, DoorDash, etc.  Arena Chase Center  Championships 7  Conference Titles 7  Division Titles 12  Team Value $7 Billion

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<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Pelicans 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">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.??</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">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. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">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.</span></p>
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.
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">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.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">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>.</span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>?Achievements and History</strong></h2>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Founded</b></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">2002</span></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Conference</b></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Western</span></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Division?</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Southwest</span></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><b>President</b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Dennis Lauscha</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>General Manager?</b></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Trajan Langdon</span></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Head Coach?</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Willie Green</span></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><b>Arena?</b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Smoothie King Center</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Championships (0)</b></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">-</span></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><b>Conference Titles (0)</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">-</span></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><b>Division Titles (1)</b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">(2008)</span></p>
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<td style="text-align: center"><b>Website</b></td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/pelicans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">www.nba.com/pelicans</span></a></p>
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<td><strong>No.</strong></td>
<td><strong>Player</strong></td>
<td><strong>Pos</strong></td>
<td><strong>Ht</strong></td>
<td><strong>Wt</strong></td>
<td><strong>Birth Date</strong></td>
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<td>41</td>
<td>Garrett Temple</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>May 8, 1986</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td>Nickeil Alexander-Walker</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>September 2, 1998</td>
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<td>25</td>
<td>Trey Murphy III</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>206</td>
<td>June 18, 2000</td>
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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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<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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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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<h2>Zion Williamson 2022: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements</h2>
Zion Williamson is often considered the biggest prospect in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a> after <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/">LeBron James</a>. He was three years old when LeBron made his NBA debut. Born on July 6, 2000, in Salisbury, North Carolina, Williamson attended Spartanburg Day School.

Williamson played college basketball with the Duke. In his first season, he was named ACC Player of the Year, ACC Athlete of the Year, and ACC Rookie of the Year. After impressing in his first season, Williamson earned a place in the NBA with New Orleans Pelicans with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Williamson usually plays in the power forward position and could be spotted among his Pelicans teammates with his No 1 jersey.

[caption id="attachment_546540" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-546540" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210210113034/2021-01-31T032638Z_365766399_MT1USATODAY15508290_RTRMADP_3_NBA-HOUSTON-ROCKETS-AT-NEW-ORLEANS-PELICANS.jpg" alt="New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 30, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots while defended by Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) in the third quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Zion?s father, Lateef Williamson, was a football defensive lineman during his high school days while his mother Sharonda Samspson was a sprinter who later became a middle school physical education teacher.

Zion was known to be together with his high school girlfriend Tiana White, although some reports have claimed that the pair is no longer together.
<h2>Major achievements</h2>
NBA All-Star (2021)

Career highlights and awards

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020)

Consensus?National College Player of the Year?(2019)

Consensus first-team?All-American?(2019)

ACC Athlete of the Year?(2019)

ACC Player of the Year?(2019)

Wayman Tisdale Award?(2019)

Karl Malone Award?(2019)

ACC Rookie of the Year?(2019)

ACC Tournament?MVP (2019)

South Carolina Mr. Basketball (2018)
<h2><strong>Zion Williamson stats</strong></h2>
Currently, in the <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/willizi01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2021-22 season</a>, Zion has not played a single game, owing to some physical concerns. In the two seasons he has played in so far, he averages 25.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
<h2>Zion Williamson 2022 net worth</h2>
Recently, Celebrity net worth estimated Zion Williamson?s net worth as $18 million. With the kind of talent he possesses, his net worth could significantly increase with years to go by.

In his rookie season, Zion signed a record sneaker deal with Nike. Moreover, Nike officially announced that it had signed Zion to an exclusive shoe contract on July 23, 2019 in a deal reportedly worth $75 million over five years, which gives him $15 million per year. It is the largest rookie shoe deal in NBA history in terms of annual pay- more than LeBron James' first Nike shoe deal that paid him $12.4 million per year over 7 years.

Zion also has deals with the likes of Gatorade and Mountain Dew.
<h2><strong>Zion Williamson charity</strong></h2>
Williamson made a notable charity contribution in his first NBA season. Soon after the NBA suspended its league, he pledged to pay for the salaries of all the employees of the Smoothie King Center for 30 days.
<h2><strong>How to contact Zion Williamson?</strong></h2>
<strong>Zion Williamson's Twitter: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/zionwilliamson?lang=en">https://twitter.com/zionwilliamson?lang=en</a>

<strong>Zion Williamson's Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/zionwilliamson/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/zionwilliamson/?hl=en</a>
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">21</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Unmarried</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Girlfriend</strong></td>
<td width="319">Tiana White</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">American</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Team</strong></td>
<td width="319">New Orleans Pelicans</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Rings</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nil</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6? 6? (1.98 m)</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="319">129 kg</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Wingspan</strong></td>
<td width="319">2.08 m</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nike, 2K Sports, Gatorade, Mountain Dew</td>
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Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson 2022: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements Zion Williamson is often considered the biggest prospect in the NBA after LeBron James. He was three years old when LeBron made his NBA debut. Born on July 6, 2000, in Salisbury, North Carolina, Williamson attended Spartanburg Day School. Williamson played college basketball with the Duke. In his first season, he was named ACC Player of the Year, ACC Athlete of the Year, and ACC Rookie of the Year. After impressing in his first season, Williamson earned a place in the NBA with New Orleans Pelicans with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Williamson usually plays in the power forward position and could be spotted among his Pelicans teammates with his No 1 jersey. Jan 30, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots while defended by Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) in the third quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Zion?s father, Lateef Williamson, was a football defensive lineman during his high school days while his mother Sharonda Samspson was a sprinter who later became a middle school physical education teacher. Zion was known to be together with his high school girlfriend Tiana White, although some reports have claimed that the pair is no longer together. Major achievements NBA All-Star (2021) Career highlights and awards NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020) Consensus?National College Player of the Year?(2019) Consensus first-team?All-American?(2019) ACC Athlete of the Year?(2019) ACC Player of the Year?(2019) Wayman Tisdale Award?(2019) Karl Malone Award?(2019) ACC Rookie of the Year?(2019) ACC Tournament?MVP (2019) South Carolina Mr. Basketball (2018) Zion Williamson stats Currently, in the 2021-22 season, Zion has not played a single game, owing to some physical concerns. In the two seasons he has played in so far, he averages 25.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Zion Williamson 2022 net worth Recently, Celebrity net worth estimated Zion Williamson?s net worth as $18 million. With the kind of talent he possesses, his net worth could significantly increase with years to go by. In his rookie season, Zion signed a record sneaker deal with Nike. Moreover, Nike officially announced that it had signed Zion to an exclusive shoe contract on July 23, 2019 in a deal reportedly worth $75 million over five years, which gives him $15 million per year. It is the largest rookie shoe deal in NBA history in terms of annual pay- more than LeBron James&#8217; first Nike shoe deal that paid him $12.4 million per year over 7 years. Zion also has deals with the likes of Gatorade and Mountain Dew. Zion Williamson charity Williamson made a notable charity contribution in his first NBA season. Soon after the NBA suspended its league, he pledged to pay for the salaries of all the employees of the Smoothie King Center for 30 days. How to contact Zion Williamson? Zion Williamson&#8217;s Twitter: https://twitter.com/zionwilliamson?lang=en Zion Williamson&#8217;s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zionwilliamson/?hl=en  Age 21  Marital Status Unmarried  Girlfriend Tiana White  Nationality American  Team New Orleans Pelicans  Rings Nil  Height 6? 6? (1.98 m)  Weight 129 kg  Wingspan 2.08 m  Endorsements Nike, 2K Sports, Gatorade, Mountain Dew

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