New Orleans point guard Jrue Holiday was speaking for himself and the throng of media on hand Wednesday, but he could just have easily been talking about the Pelicans’ fan base and its anticipation for Thursday’s home game vs. Houston. In the Rockets’ first visit to New Orleans of 2016-17, DeMarcus Cousins will make his Pelicans debut, an addition that’s made his new team the talk of the NBA this week.
“I’m just as excited as you guys are,” Holiday told reporters. “I’m ready for tomorrow to come.”
Following Cousins’ first practice with New Orleans (23-34), Holiday and Anthony Davis discussed their level of excitement to be joined by the three-time All-Star.