The NBA released its All-NBA teams Thursday, so it’s time for everyone to argue about the roster of a team that won’t actually play a game. In reality, there were no real surprises on the list, but quite a few interesting snubs.
Aside from the frigid weather in Toronto, Canada, 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend was easily one of the best in recent memory. Everything from the Celebrity Game to the Dunk Contest had fans going crazy, and the All-Star Game itself was no exception.
Sports fans can sometimes be the easiest and hardest people to please during the holiday season as they know exactly what they want, and beware if you give them something less.
No one gave the 8th seed New Orleans Pelicans much of a chance against the Golden State Warriors, but despite being swept they showed the ability to keep up with top seed in every game of the short series, especially with Anthony Davis on board.
That’s right ladies and gentlemen—the New Orleans Pelicans are heading to the NBA Playoffs after outlasting the San Antonio Spurs rally and edging out the Oklahoma City Thunder in the standings.
The 2014-2015 NBA season is a little over half way through, which means the 2015 All-Star Break is almost here. In the second half of the season the competition will be even more intense.
Despite an injury-riddled and disappointing 2013-2014 season, the New Orleans Pelicans are finally starting to receive some national recognition almost completely due to the emergence of All Star and Olympic Gold Medalist Anthony Davis.