"Benson wants Pelicans winners sooner rather than later"-Nola.com

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"I am very excited to get started," Benson said. "I know our staff, our coaches and our team are as well. We have had a very productive offseason and successful start to the preseason.

"The excitement is real with our players and coaches ... the new practice facility and the new improvements to the arena are just a couple of off-the-court improvements we have made that certainly I believe the team is excited about. I believe our fans are also excited about the new talent we have acquired this offseason in addition to the new name, colors and logo.

"(Coach) Monty (Williams), Dell and Mickey have built a nice roster for this season. We have a young, talented team and I am looking forward to watching them grow together this season."

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"Like I said, I think this offseason has been one of change and that is change towards the positive," Benson said. "... I am excited about the continued development of our returning young players like Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers and a healthy Eric Gordon and Jason Smith. Of course, I am also excited to see the chemistry and growth with our new players like Tyreke Evans, Jrue Holiday and Anthony Morrow, to name a few ...

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He's seems pumped about this team. He really is the best owner we could have ever dreamed for. He has single-handedly saved NBA Basketball for New Orleans (with help from Stern).

Also, did not realize he is 86 years old. Here's to hoping he's got another 5 years in him!