It’s really been a rotten season for the Pelicans, in all regards. They finished 14th in the West with a 21/61 record, which saw them closing it out with a 7-game losing streak. In contrast, table-topping Thunder achieved more wins at home (35) and away (32) respectively than New Orleans did all season. You could blame the injuries that Zion Williamson and the rest of the gang suffered as the root cause. But the true supporters know that massive upheaval is the only way forward. Although, Zanos aids these rough times by repping the Crescent City at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery.
New Orleans has a 12.5% chance of winning the No. 1 pick. The actual drawing happens behind closed doors in Chicago under very strict security: no phones or leaks allowed. Each lottery team designates a person—often a star player—to stand onstage and receive the ping-pong balls on behalf of that franchise. Despite all the hate received, Zion is still the face of the organization. And their latest announcement confirms him to be the face of the lottery too.
“Zion will represent the #Pelicans at the @NBA Draft Lottery tonight,” the team wrote in an announcement on Instagram. This genuinely gives the fans to see familiar stars like Zion, Cooper Flagg, Hakeem Olajuwon, etc., participate in the annual ritual.
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