Prior to the NBA draft, Yahoo Sports described New Orleans as “early contenders for League Pass favorites.” The day after the Pelicans selected Zion Williamson with the top overall draft pick, CBSSports.com noted, “This team is barreling towards No. 1 status on League Pass … like next season.”
Behind a bundle of young talent and a head coach who prefers a high-octane, fast-breaking style of play, New Orleans should be one of the most aesthetically-pleasing clubs during the 2019-20 campaign. The Pelicans will likely see a spike in scheduled appearances on TNT and ESPN due to Williamson’s presence, something basketball fans across the nation should appreciate, particularly if New Orleans achieves its goal of playing with as much tempo as possible.