Pelicans Season Ticket Sales See Huge Increase After Winning Lottery

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The Pelicans will most likely select Zion Williamson.

Zion Williamson is a blockbuster player and because of this, it is believed that he will be the first overall pick in the draft. Last night, the Zion Williamson sweepstakes were in full effect as the NBA Draft Lottery went down. Despite only having six percent odds to get the first pick, the New Orleans Pelicans ended up being the big winners. Thanks to their lucky fortunes, it appears as though fans of the team are excited about the prospect of seeing the Duke Blue Devils star on the court. 

According to Jeff Duncan of the Times-Picayunethe Pelicans received 2,000 new season ticket orders. This is especially impressive as it's double the number of orders that came through when Anthony Davis was drafted by the team back in 2012.

Pelicans fans might end up rethinking their purchases as it's being reported that Davis still wants out of NOLA despite the prospect of Zion ending up on the team. Davis appeared to be fed up with the team throughout the season as the Los Angeles Lakers made a concerted effort to trade for him. The Pelicans star even wore a "That's All Folks" shirt to the last game of the season.

With Davis looking to leave the franchise, Zion's arrival will surely create even more intrigue as there will be pressure on Williamson to replace Davis right away.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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