Pelicans Jerseys

It took a while, but we finally got a look at the new Pelicans' jerseys. My only complaint, and it seems to be the majority criticism of the jerseys, is the font for "New Orleans" is too small on the front. I really like the shorts and the side stripes that outline the beak of a pelican.

These jerseys are receiving negative feedback for being too bland, but I like them. They are a lot more creative than the Oklahoma City Thunder or Brooklyn Nets jerseys are. I can't wait to see them on the court this fall.

Ready for Pelicans basketball?

Here's the court they're going to play on, as unveiled today. Still waiting on jerseys though:

Pelicans Land the 6th Pick in the Draft

Last night the NBA held its Draft Lottery and the New Orleans Pelicans came away with the 6th pick. When looking at the odds, the 6th pick was the most likely scenario with a 36% chance of that happen and once the Wizards moved up from the 8th spot into the top 3, the only hope was that New Orleans had also moved up. Dell Demps said that the Pelicans were only one lotto ball away from leaping into the #3 spot, but it wasn't meant to be and now the team drafts sixth.

Now that the order is set, what will New Orleans do with the pick? There are lots of options and with the cap room that the Pelicans have this offseason, they can be a big player in making deals. Will they move the pick, package it with players and acquire picks and players, or stay pat and selected at the 6th spot? That's what the next month or so holds for NBA fans to ponder.

Here's a look at some very early mock drafts and who they project the Pelicans to select:

• Bourbon Street Shots:  Dario Saric, SF, Croatia
• CBS Sports: Trey Burke, PG, Michigan
• Sports Illustrated: Trey Burke, PG, Michigan 
• Sporting News: Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana
• Yahoo Sports: Alex Len, C, Maryland
• WalterFootball: Trey Burke, PG, Michigan
• NBA.com: Trey Burke, PG, Michigan

New Orleans Pelicans

It's official. After this season, the Hornets are no more. Welcome the New Orleans Pelicans! I have to say that when I first heard the name Pelicans, like most, I didn't like it. But word first leaked, it has grown on me. After the rebrand unveiling today, I am firmly behind the name and surprisingly, the colors as well.

The Pelicans will wear blue, gold (same gold as the Saints) and red. I didn't like red as a color option as soon as I heard it, but again, after the presentation today, I'm on board. These are the colors in the New Orleans flag, so instead of taking the easy way out and picking Mardi Gras colors, they went with more subdued colors and they work well together. I can't wait to see the uniforms, but from the look of the main logo and the secondary ones, the uniforms will be a hit as well.

The highlight of the logo for me is the crescent basketball. I hadn't even noticed it before they pointed it out during the presentation, but it's just a nice subtle touch and works so well for a team located in the Crescent City. The team seems to have fully embraced the Pelicans already from concept and colors to awareness and coastal preservation. Today, is a win for the NBA and Louisiana.