Jalen: Pressure on RJ Barrett 'not even close' to Zion (1:35)
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
33-49, 3rd in Southwest
- 2/12L 118-88
- 2/14W 131-122
- 2/22L 126-111
- 2/23W 128-115
- 2/25L 111-110
- 2/27L 125-119
- 3/1W 130-116
- 3/2W 120-112
- 3/4W 115-112
- 3/6L 114-104
- 3/8L 127-104
- 3/10L 128-116
- 3/12L 130-113
- 3/15L 122-110
- 3/16L 138-136
- 3/18W 129-125
- 3/20L 119-96
- 3/24L 113-90
- 3/26L 130-120
- 3/28W 121-118
- 3/31L 130-102
- 4/3L 115-109
- 4/5L 133-126
- 4/7W 133-129
- 4/9L 112-103
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Zion reminds Greenberg of Barkley (0:54)
Greenberg: Zion, Pelicans' young core will form a special team (1:32)
Zion: It was surreal seeing my name on an NBA jersey (0:36)
Pelicans introduce humble Zion to grateful city
Zion Williamson called the overwhelming amount of praise being showered upon him "a bit much," and said he is still a couple of weeks shy of his 19th birthday.
Zion explains 'Let's Dance' phrase with Avengers scene (0:55)
Zion on hype: I'm 18, I haven't even played one game (0:20)
Malika Andrews ESPN Staff Writer
An abridged version of the origin story behind Zion Williamson's, "Let's dance" phrase: He said he went to see Avengers End Game. The villain, Thanos, is his favorite character. In the final fight scene — just as it seemed Thanos would have the advantage — Zion said his friend leaned over to him and said, "Let's dance." (Disclaimer: I have not seen End Game.)
Zion-Barrett meeting set to start summer league
Former Duke teammates Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett are slated to make their NBA summer league debuts against each other.
Lowe Post: Marks & Givony Recap The Draft
Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks and Jonathan Givony about the NBA draft and free agency.
RR: NBA Draft Recap plus free agency nuggets
Russillo on what was a weird NBA Draft night including why there seemed to be more chaos than normal, plus some free agency nuggets and why no one has any read on Kawhi.
Stephen A.: Zion is not a NBA superstar yet (1:33)
Pelicans, Grizzlies winners in NBA draft, Suns disappoint (1:54)
Griffin: Zion isn't the savior of the franchise (1:59)
Pelicans GM: Zion not here to 'save this franchise'
An eventful week for the New Orleans Pelicans came to a peak on Thursday evening when general manager David Griffin and the front office chose Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.
Gilgeous-Alexander congratulates cousin on being drafted (0:32)
Zion: Going No. 1 in the draft 'didn't feel real' (0:35)
Hayes going to Pelicans at No. 8 in deal with Hawks (0:57)
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
ESPN's Draft Analytics model loves Jaxson Hayes. It gives Hayes a 9% chance to reach an all-star level and the second-best median projection among players in the 2019 class.
NOLA celebrates Pelicans picking Zion (0:37)
Zion emotional after Pelicans take him No. 1 overall (3:03)
Pelicans pick Zion to open draft; Morant goes 2nd
The Pelicans selected the superstar forward out of Duke No. 1 overall in Thursday night's NBA draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, confirming what had been inevitable once New Orleans won the draft lottery last month.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Zion Williamson was the unquestioned No. 1 pick in this year's draft – but how does he stack up against past prospects? According to ESPN's NBA Draft Analytics model, Williamson has the best median projection of any prospect since 2005 and has the second-highest chance to reach an all-star level (59%) – only behind Anthony Davis (61%).
Pelicans leverage No. 4 pick for multiple assets (1:05)
2018-19 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | L1 |
| San Antonio | 48 | 34 | .585 | 5 | W3 |
| Memphis | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
| Dallas | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
2018-19 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game115.43rd
Rebounds Per Game47.35th
Assists Per Game27.03rd
Points Allowed116.827th
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) | Zion Williamson | PF | Duke |
| 1(8) | Jaxson Hayes | C | Texas |
| 1(17) | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | SG | Virginia Tech |
| 2(5) | Marcos Louzada Silva | SF |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2016-17 | 34 | 48 | .415 |
| 2015-16 | 30 | 52 | .366 |
| 2014-15 | 45 | 37 | .549 |