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New Orleans Pelicans want to mimic 2016-17 Washington Wizards — last team to make playoffs after starting season slowly

The New Orleans Pelicans first ten games of the season are in the books and it’s difficult to imagine a shakier start...unless of course you’re a longtime fan.

The Pelicans 2-8 record to kick off the Zion Williamson era is a major disappointment to all despite the fact that the ultra hyped rookie is yet to lodge a single minute. The team sits just a half game out of the cellar in the Western Conference as injuries and poor results have dominated the headlines. However, the Crescent City has unfortunately witnessed this scene before as the New Orleans franchise got off to even more dismal 1-9 starts in both 2015-16 and 2016-17.