METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says New Orleans Pelicans owner Tom Benson has sent a message of support to Pelicans coach Monty Williams and general manager Dell Demps following the club's first playoff appearance in four seasons.
The person provided contents of the letter to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it has not been publicly released.
In the letter, Benson thanks staff and players for ''a job well done'' and says he's ''very excited about the future.'' Benson also says staff and players have his word and resolve ''to bring everything to bear to win.