New Orleans Pelicans Regular Season Rosters
2020-2021 New Orleans Pelicans Regular Season Roster
| Two-Way player |
2020-2021 New Orleans Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | L. Ball | E. Bledsoe | B. Ingram | Z. Williamson | S. Adams |
| Rotation | K. Lewis, Jr. | N. Alexander-Walker | J. Hart | J. Johnson | W. Hernangomez |
| Rotation | D. Louzada | N. Marshall | W. Gabriel | J. Hayes | |
| Rotation | W. Iwundu | ||||
| Lim PT | J. Nunnally |
2020-2021 Southwest Division Standings
| Rank | Team | Record | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Mavericks | 42-30 | - |
| 2 | Memphis Grizzlies | 38-34 | 4 |
| 3 | San Antonio Spurs | 33-39 | 9 |
| 4 | New Orleans Pelicans | 31-41 | 11 |
| 5 | Houston Rockets | 17-55 | 25 |
2020-2021 New Orleans Awards & Honors
| Player | Award / Honor |
|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | Player of the Week (12/28/20) |
| Zion Williamson | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (2021) |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2021) |
| Zion Williamson | Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2021) |
2020-2021 New Orleans Season Stat Leaders
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 61 | 33.2 | 27.0 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| Brandon Ingram | 61 | 34.3 | 23.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 2.5 |
| Eric Bledsoe | 71 | 29.7 | 12.2 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Lonzo Ball | 55 | 31.8 | 14.6 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 46 | 21.9 | 11.0 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 60 | 16.1 | 7.5 | 4.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Steven Adams | 58 | 27.7 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Josh Hart | 47 | 28.7 | 9.2 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Willy Hernangomez | 47 | 18.0 | 7.8 | 7.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Kira Lewis, Jr. | 54 | 16.7 | 6.4 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| J.J. Redick | 31 | 18.6 | 8.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| Naji Marshall | 32 | 21.9 | 7.7 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| James Johnson | 22 | 24.5 | 9.2 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | 21 | 11.5 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Wesley Iwundu | 18 | 14.0 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Nicolo Melli | 22 | 11.0 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Isaiah Thomas | 3 | 16.1 | 7.7 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Sindarius Thornwell | 14 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| James Nunnally | 9 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Didi Louzada | 3 | 18.8 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Will Magnay | 1 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
2020-2021 New Orleans Pelicans Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
|---|
| Kira Lewis, Jr. was selected as the #13 pick in the First Round of the 2020 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Kira Lewis, Jr. signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on November 30, 2020. |
| 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 |
|---|
| 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 Didi Louzada, the #5 pick in the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Draft, were acquired by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Atlanta Hawks on July 7, 2019. Didi Louzada signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on April 27, 2021. |
| Acquired via Trade |
|---|
| Steven Adams was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 23, 2020. |
| Lonzo Ball was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Los Angeles Lakers on July 6, 2019. |
| Eric Bledsoe was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Milwaukee Bucks on November 23, 2020. |
| Josh Hart was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Los Angeles Lakers on July 6, 2019. |
| Brandon Ingram was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Los Angeles Lakers on July 6, 2019. Brandon Ingram re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on November 28, 2020. |
| Wesley Iwundu was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Dallas Mavericks on March 25, 2021. |
| James Johnson was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Dallas Mavericks on March 25, 2021. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
|---|
| Wenyen Gabriel signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on November 30, 2020. |
| Willy Hernangomez signed a contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on November 24, 2020. |
| Naji Marshall signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on May 7, 2021. |
2020-2021 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 |
| Stan Van Gundy | Head Coach | 2020-2021 | Head Coach (2015 to 2016) |
| Fred Vinson | Assistant Coach | 2010-2011 | Assistant Coach (Los Angeles Clippers, 2007 to 2010) |
| Bob Beyer | Assistant Coach | 2020-2021 | Assistant Coach (2019 to 2020) |
| Casey Hill | Assistant Coach | 2020-2021 | Head Coach (2018 to 2019) |
| Rex Walters | Assistant Coach | 2020-2021 | Assistant Coach (Wake Forest, 2019 to 2020) |
| Teresa Weatherspoon | Assistant Coach | 2020-2021 | Player Development Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2019 to 2020) |
| Jon Tramer | Video Coach | 2020-2021 | Video Intern (New Orleans Pelicans, 2019 to 2020) |
| 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) |
| Michael Blackstone | VP of Basketball Administration | 2020-2021 | Assistant General Manager (Atlanta Hawks, 2015 to 2017) |
| Marc Chasanoff | Senior Director of Basketball Operations | 2019-2020 | Coordinator of Pro Player Personnel (New Orleans Pelicans, 2013 to 2019) |
| Brian Ormandy | Video Coordinator | 2017-2018 | Assistant Video Coordinator (New Orleans Pelicans, 2015 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) |
| Patrick Spurgin | Pro Scout | 2020-2021 | Player Development (Brooklyn Nets, 2012 to 2013) |
| Chico Averbuck | College Scout | 2020-2021 | Director of International Scouting (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2001 to 2019) |
| Ron Meikle | College Scout | 2020-2021 | Scout (Atlanta Hawks, 2005 to 2010) |
| David Jovanovic | Equipment Manager | 1988-1989 | N/A |
| Todd Quinter | Director of Pro Personnel | 2020-2021 | Director of Pro Scouting (Charlotte Hornets, 2012 to 2017) |
| Joe Boylan | Director of Player Development | 2019-2020 | Assistant Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2018 to 2020) |
| Beno Udrih | Player Development Coach | 2020-2021 | N/A |
| Corey Brewer | Player Development Coach | 2022-2023 | Player Development Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2020 to 2022) |
| Darnell Lazare | Player Development Coach | 2022-2023 | Player Development Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2020 to 2022) |
| Brandon Demas | Video Coach, Player Development Assistant | 2018-2019 | N/A |
| 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) |
| Daniel Bove | Director of Sports Science | 2020-2021 | Director of Performance (Phoenix Suns, 2018 to 2020) |
| Dr. Misti Suri | Director of Medical Services | 2018-2019 | N/A |
| Stan Williams | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Jana Austin | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2020-2021 | Head Athletic Trainer (Long Island Nets, 2019 to 2020) |
| Mike Montgomery | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2020-2021 | 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 |