Bill and Jalen’s NBA Preview: New Orleans Pelicans
Michael Weinstein
Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose preview the upcoming season for the Pelicans, who feature a guard-heavy roster, soft big men, and a new mascot, the Pelican, that is more ferocious than you might think. Bill and Jalen also get a little help from Zach Lowe, Kirk Goldsberry, Biggie Smalls, and Al Pacino.
Check out the video below.
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28. Orlando Magic
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26. Charlotte Bobcats
25. Sacramento Kings
24. Boston Celtics
23. Toronto Raptors
22. Atlanta Hawks
21. Cleveland Cavaliers
20. Washington Wizards
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