New Orleans Pelicans Regular Season Rosters
2019-2020 New Orleans Pelicans Regular Season Roster
| Two-Way player |
2019-2020 New Orleans Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | L. Ball | J. Redick | J. Holiday | B. Ingram | D. Favors |
| Rotation | N. Alexander-Walker | E. Moore | J. Hart | Z. Williamson | J. Hayes |
| Rotation | J. Gray | F. Jackson | K. Williams | J. Okafor | |
| Rotation | N. Melli | ||||
| Rotation | Z. Cheatham | ||||
| Lim PT | D. Miller |
2019-2020 Southwest Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston Rockets | 44-28 | - |
| 2 | Dallas Mavericks | 43-32 | 2.5 |
| 3 | Memphis Grizzlies | 34-39 | 10.5 |
| 4 | San Antonio Spurs | 32-39 | 11.5 |
| 5 | New Orleans Pelicans | 30-42 | 14 |
2019-2020 New Orleans Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | Player Of The Week (12/30/19) |
| Brandon Ingram | George Mikan Most Improved Player (2020) |
| Zion Williamson | All-Rookie First Team (2020) |
| Zion Williamson | Rookie Of The Month (Feb 20) |
| Brandon Ingram | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (2020) |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2020) |
| Zion Williamson | Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2020) |
| Nicolo Melli | Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2020) |
| Jrue Holiday | Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year (2020) |
2019-2020 New Orleans Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 62 | 33.9 | 23.8 | 6.1 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 3.0 |
| Jrue Holiday | 61 | 34.7 | 19.1 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 3.0 |
| J.J. Redick | 60 | 26.3 | 15.3 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Lonzo Ball | 63 | 32.1 | 11.8 | 6.1 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
| Josh Hart | 65 | 27.0 | 10.1 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Zion Williamson | 24 | 27.8 | 22.5 | 6.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 64 | 16.9 | 7.4 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| E'Twaun Moore | 56 | 18.2 | 8.3 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Derrick Favors | 51 | 24.4 | 9.0 | 9.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Nicolo Melli | 60 | 17.4 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Frank Jackson | 59 | 13.5 | 6.3 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 47 | 12.6 | 5.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Jahlil Okafor | 30 | 15.6 | 8.1 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Kenrich Williams | 39 | 21.3 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Sindarius Thornwell | 2 | 17.7 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Zylan Cheatham | 4 | 12.8 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Josh Gray | 2 | 11.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
2019-2020 New Orleans Pelicans Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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Zion Williamson was selected as the #1 pick in the First Round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 1, 2019. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
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Draft Rights to Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the #17 pick in the First Round of the 2019 NBA Draft, were acquired by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Atlanta Hawks on July 7, 2019. Nickeil Alexander-Walker signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 7, 2019. Draft Rights to Jaxson Hayes, the #8 pick in the First Round of the 2019 NBA Draft, were acquired by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Atlanta Hawks on July 7, 2019. Jaxson Hayes signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 7, 2019. Draft Rights to Frank Jackson, the #1 pick in the Second Round of the 2017 NBA Draft, were acquired by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Charlotte Hornets on June 22, 2017. Frank Jackson signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 9, 2017. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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Lonzo Ball was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Los Angeles Lakers on July 6, 2019. Derrick Favors was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Utah Jazz on July 7, 2019. Josh Hart was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Los Angeles Lakers on July 6, 2019. Jrue Holiday was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Philadelphia Sixers on July 10, 2013. Jrue Holiday re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 6, 2017. Brandon Ingram was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Los Angeles Lakers on July 6, 2019. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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Nicolo Melli signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 25, 2019. Darius Miller signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 26, 2017. Darius Miller re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 21, 2019. E'Twaun Moore signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 21, 2016. Jahlil Okafor signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on August 8, 2018. J.J. Redick signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 15, 2019. Kenrich Williams signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 23, 2018. |
2019-2020 New Orleans Pelicans Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Benson | Owner | 2017-2018 | N/A |
| Dennis Lauscha | President | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Ben Hales | Chief Operating Officer, Senior VP | 2018-2019 | Senior Vice President of Marketing (New Orleans Pelicans, 2012 to 2019) |
| Vicky Neumeyer | General Counsel, Senior VP | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Ed Lang | Chief Financial Officer, Senior VP | 2011-2012 | N/A |
| Randy Greenup | Director of Team Security | 2009-2010 | N/A |
| Alvin Gentry | Head Coach | 2015-2016 | Assistant Coach (Golden State Warriors, 2014 to 2016) |
| Chris Finch | Associate Head Coach | 2019-2020 | Assistant Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2017 to 2019) |
| Jeff Bzdelik | Associate Head Coach | 2019-2020 | Assistant Coach (Houston Rockets, 2016 to 2019) |
| Fred Vinson | Assistant Coach | 2010-2011 | Assistant Coach (Los Angeles Clippers, 2007 to 2010) |
| Joe Boylan | Assistant Coach, Director of Player Development | 2018-2019 | Assistant Coach (2017 to 2018) |
| Jamelle McMillan | Assistant Coach | 2019-2020 | Assistant Coach (Phoenix Suns, 2018 to 2019) |
| David Griffin | Executive VP of Basketball Operations | 2018-2019 | General Manager (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2013 to 2017) |
| Swin Cash | VP of Basketball Operations/Team Development | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Trajan Langdon | General Manager | 2018-2019 | Assistant Coach (2015 to 2016) |
| Bryson Graham | Assistant General Manager | 2019-2020 | Director of College Scouting (New Orleans Pelicans, 2018 to 2019) |
| J.J. Polk | Executive Director of Basketball Administration | 2012-2013 | Director of Player Contracts and Basketball Administration (New Orleans Pelicans, 2010 to 2012) |
| Marc Chasanoff | Senior Director of Basketball Operations | 2019-2020 | Coordinator of Pro Player Personnel (New Orleans Pelicans, 2013 to 2019) |
| Alex Kline | Basketball Operations Assistant | 2016-2017 | Scouting Intern (New Orleans Pelicans, 2015 to 2016) |
| Brian Ormandy | Video Coordinator | 2017-2018 | Assistant Video Coordinator (New Orleans Pelicans, 2015 to 2017) |
| Dan Wendt | Assistant Video Coordinator | 2018-2019 | Assistant Coach (Maine Red Claws, 2016 to 2017) |
| Nathan Bubes | Assistant Video Coordinator | 2019-2020 | Graduate Assistant (Boston College, 2017 to 2018) |
| Dan Purcell | Basketball Operations Manager | 2017-2018 | Basketball Operations Assistant (New Orleans Pelicans, 2013 to 2017) |
| Anthony Johnson | Scout | 2013-2014 | N/A |
| Chucky Brown | Scout | 2013-2014 | Head Coach (South Bay Lakers, 2009 to 2010) |
| Jason Brown | Advance Scout | 2018-2019 | Assistant Video Coordinator (New Orleans Pelicans, 2014 to 2018) |
| David Jovanovic | Equipment Manager | 1988-1989 | N/A |
| Michael Ruffin | Assistant Coach, Player Development Coach | 2014-2015 | N/A |
| A.J. Diggs | Player Development Coach | 2019-2020 | Assistant Coach (2017 to 2018) |
| Teresa Weatherspoon | Player Development Coach | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Brandon Demas | Player Development Assistant | 2018-2019 | N/A |
| Darnell Lazare | Player Development Assistant | 2019-2020 | Assistant Video Coordinator (Memphis Grizzlies, 2018 to 2019) |
| Jordan McGuire | Player Development Assistant | 2022-2023 | Coaches Chief of Staff (New Orleans Pelicans, 2020 to 2022) |
| Tom Maystadt | Head Athletic Trainer | 2019-2020 | Rehabilitation Coordinator (Phoenix Suns, 2018 to 2019) |
| Jason Sumerlin | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach | 2018-2019 | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2014 to 2018) |
| Dr. Misti Suri | Director of Medical Services | 2018-2019 | N/A |
| Todd Campbell | Athletic Trainer | 2018-2019 | Physical Therapist (Boston Celtics, 2004 to 2017) |
| Stan Williams | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Andrew Gottschalk | Team Physician | 2018-2019 | N/A |
| Antonio Daniels | Television Analyst | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Joel Meyers | Television Play-By-Play | 2012-2013 | Television Play-By-Play (Los Angeles Lakers, 2005 to 2011) |
| John DeShazier | Radio Broadcaster | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Todd Graffagnini | Radio Broadcaster | 2019-2020 | N/A |