New Orleans Pelicans
Team Information
The New Orleans Pelicans are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans competing in the NBA's Western Conference Southwest Division. Founded in 2002 as the New Orleans Hornets, they temporarily relocated to Oklahoma City after Hurricane Katrina but returned in 2007. Renamed the Pelicans in 2013 to better reflect the region, the team plays its home games at the Smoothie King Center and sports navy blue, gold, and red colors. The franchise has yet to win an NBA championship but has won one division title and has made multiple playoff appearances. Owned by Gayle Benson, their mascot is Pierre the Pelican, and they have affiliation with the Birmingham Squadron G League team.
Conference:
Western
Division:
Southwest
Location:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Mascot:
Pierre the Pelican
Founded:
2002
Ownership:
Gayle Benson
President:
Dennis Lauscha
Arena:
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Affiliation:
Birmingham Squadron
General Manager:
Trajan Langdon
Head Coach:
James Borrego (interim)
Main Sponsor:
NewAge Products
Team Colors:
Navy blue, gold, red
Retired Numbers:
1 (7)
