1) It’s time. A new era for New Orleans basketball officially begins on national TV tonight, with the Pelicans visiting the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors. Tip-off will be a bit after 9:30 p.m. Central on TNT, following the Warriors’ championship-ring ceremony. Alvin Gentry will receive his first NBA ring, having served as Golden State’s lead assistant last season. Pregame radio coverage on WRNO 99.5 FM, with host Daniel Sallerson, begins at 9 p.m. New this season, there also will be a full postgame radio call-in show for fans.
2) Read more about Gentry’s personality, including Tyreke Evans’ cool-uncle description of the head coach.