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Can the New Orleans Pelicans Break the NBA’s Worst Curse?
Posted on 12/6/24 at 11:08 am
Posted on 12/6/24 at 11:08 am
Nice article on the Ringer just about sums it up.
The Ringer
The Ringer
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If you’re the type of person who believes a sports franchise can be cursed, then it’s safe to assume you think the New Orleans Pelicans do, in fact, need an exorcism. Coming into this season, the Pelicans boasted a captivating blend of individual scorers with All-Star upside and the cogent supplementary pieces who could accentuate their strengths. They had size-related issues, sure, but if everyone stayed healthy and shared the ball, back-to-back trips to the playoffs—and more—felt credible. Alas, because we’re talking about New Orleans, success was not meant to be.
Now 5-18 and either dead last or damn near close to it in almost every fundamental statistical category that matters—from half-court offense to transition defense to net 3-point differential to true shooting percentage to spread differential—New Orleans is, with sincere apologies to the Philadelphia 76ers, the bleakest situation in the league.
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Posted on 12/6/24 at 11:18 am to dcw7g
Sacrifice Zion at half-court
Posted on 12/6/24 at 3:13 pm to dcw7g
Zion is the albatross around this franchise's neck.
This post was edited on 12/6/24 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 12/6/24 at 4:13 pm to Galactic Inquisitor
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Zion is the PELICAN around this franchise's neck
Posted on 12/6/24 at 4:14 pm to dcw7g
This goes back all the way to Baron Davis, however
Posted on 12/6/24 at 4:31 pm to jrobic4
Baron Davis played in playoff games and won a series or 2 bro.
There has been nothing close to Zion’s level of unprofessionalism and incompetence as a “franchise player” in NBA history, let alone, Nola basketball history.
There has been nothing close to Zion’s level of unprofessionalism and incompetence as a “franchise player” in NBA history, let alone, Nola basketball history.
Posted on 12/6/24 at 5:23 pm to 3PieceSpicy
Zion and his family would make JR Smith's family blush.
Posted on 12/6/24 at 8:25 pm to 3PieceSpicy
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There has been nothing close to Zion’s level of unprofessionalism and incompetence as a “franchise player” in NBA history, let alone, Nola basketball history.
I do believe Zion is 1 of 1 in terms of wasted talent.
The list of all time NBA busts includes a lot of guys that simply weren’t good enough. Zion is good enough.
The list may also include guys like Oden that had unfortunate injuries. Zion’s injuries aren’t misfortune.
I’m not sure anyone in NBA history has ever been as demonstrably good as Zion and just pissed it away whole cloth.
Posted on 12/6/24 at 8:35 pm to ned nederlander
Exactly my sentiments as well
Posted on 12/7/24 at 8:45 am to dcw7g
The Zion Curse
Until he is gone this disaster will continue
Until he is gone this disaster will continue
Posted on 12/7/24 at 11:27 am to 3PieceSpicy
The only 7-game series winners in NOLA history are one Chris Paul-led and one Anthony Davis-led team each.
Posted on 12/7/24 at 2:21 pm to Galactic Inquisitor
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Zion is the albatross around this franchise's neck.
Thought it for quite a long time so now I'll just say it...Zion Williamson does NOT even deserve...to play on the same team...as Herb Jones.
I can't imagine somebody that plays as hard as Herb does...having to put up with the effort and preparation that Zion constantly displays. They better hurry up & get rid of this guy...jmo...I COULD be wrong.
This post was edited on 12/7/24 at 2:24 pm
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