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The [[New Orleans Pelicans]] are an American professional [[basketball]] team based in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]]. They play in the [[Southwest Division (NBA)|Southwest Division]] of the [[Western Conference (NBA)|Western Conference]] in the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/standings/team_record_comparison/conferenceNew_Std_Div.html|title=2008-2009 Division Regular Season Standings|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=NBA.com|accessdate=January 26, 2009}}</ref> The team was born out of the original Hornets' relocation to New Orleans in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/|title=Teams Index|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=basketball-reference.com|accessdate=January 26, 2009}}</ref> The team has had three names since its inception; it was called the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005; 2007–2013), the New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007), and the New Orleans Pelicans (2013–present).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NOH/|title=New Orleans Hornets|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=basketball-reference.com|accessdate=January 26, 2009}}</ref> The Pelicans have never been to the [[NBA Finals]] since its inception.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/history/finals/champions.html|title=NBA Finals: All-Time Champions|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=NBA.com|accessdate=January 26, 2009}}</ref> The team has played their home games at the [[New Orleans Arena]] since 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neworleansarena.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=56|title=New Orleans Hornets|publisher=[[New Orleans Arena]]|accessdate=January 26, 2009}}</ref> The Pelicans are owned by [[Tom Benson]], with [[Dell Demps]] as their general manager. |
The [[New Orleans Pelicans]] are an American professional [[basketball]] team based in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]]. They play in the [[Southwest Division (NBA)|Southwest Division]] of the [[Western Conference (NBA)|Western Conference]] in the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/standings/team_record_comparison/conferenceNew_Std_Div.html|title=2008-2009 Division Regular Season Standings|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=NBA.com|accessdate=January 26, 2009}}</ref> The team was born out of the original Hornets' relocation to New Orleans in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/|title=Teams Index|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=basketball-reference.com|accessdate=January 26, 2009}}</ref> The team has had three names since its inception; it was called the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005; 2007–2013), the New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007), and the New Orleans Pelicans (2013–present).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NOH/|title=New Orleans Hornets|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=basketball-reference.com|accessdate=January 26, 2009}}</ref> The Pelicans have never been to the [[NBA Finals]] since its inception.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/history/finals/champions.html|title=NBA Finals: All-Time Champions|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=NBA.com|accessdate=January 26, 2009}}</ref> The team has played their home games at the [[New Orleans Arena]] since 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neworleansarena.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=56|title=New Orleans Hornets|publisher=[[New Orleans Arena]]|accessdate=January 26, 2009|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090127023124/http://neworleansarena.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=56|archivedate=January 27, 2009|df=}}</ref> The Pelicans are owned by [[Tom Benson]], with [[Dell Demps]] as their general manager. |
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There have been five [[head coach]]es for the Pelicans. The franchise's first head coach was [[Paul Silas]], who coached for one season. [[Byron Scott]] is the franchise's all-time leader for the most regular-season games coached (419), the most regular-season game wins (203), the most playoff games coached (17), and the most playoff-game wins (8). Paul Silas has franchise record for the highest [[winning percentage]] in the regular season (.573). [[Jeff Bower (basketball)|Jeff Bower]] is the only coach to have not reached the playoffs with the Pelicans. Scott is the only Pelicans coach to have won the [[NBA Coach of the Year Award]], having won it in the {{nbay|2007|app=season}}.<ref name="coy"/> Bower and [[Monty Williams]] have spent their entire NBA coaching careers with the Pelicans. No Pelicans head coach has been elected into the [[List of members of the Basketball Hall of Fame (coaches)|Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach]]. The Pelicans' 5th head coach was [[Monty Williams]], who was appointed on June 7, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/monty_williams_named_new_orlea_2010_06_07.html|title=Monty Williams Named New Orleans Hornets Head Coach|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=NBA.com|date=June 7, 2010|accessdate=June 8, 2010}}</ref> |
There have been five [[head coach]]es for the Pelicans. The franchise's first head coach was [[Paul Silas]], who coached for one season. [[Byron Scott]] is the franchise's all-time leader for the most regular-season games coached (419), the most regular-season game wins (203), the most playoff games coached (17), and the most playoff-game wins (8). Paul Silas has franchise record for the highest [[winning percentage]] in the regular season (.573). [[Jeff Bower (basketball)|Jeff Bower]] is the only coach to have not reached the playoffs with the Pelicans. Scott is the only Pelicans coach to have won the [[NBA Coach of the Year Award]], having won it in the {{nbay|2007|app=season}}.<ref name="coy"/> Bower and [[Monty Williams]] have spent their entire NBA coaching careers with the Pelicans. No Pelicans head coach has been elected into the [[List of members of the Basketball Hall of Fame (coaches)|Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach]]. The Pelicans' 5th head coach was [[Monty Williams]], who was appointed on June 7, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/monty_williams_named_new_orlea_2010_06_07.html|title=Monty Williams Named New Orleans Hornets Head Coach|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc|work=NBA.com|date=June 7, 2010|accessdate=June 8, 2010}}</ref> |
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The New Orleans Pelicans are an American professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They play in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[1] The team was born out of the original Hornets' relocation to New Orleans in 2002.[2] The team has had three names since its inception; it was called the New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005; 2007–2013), the New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007), and the New Orleans Pelicans (2013–present).[3] The Pelicans have never been to the NBA Finals since its inception.[4] The team has played their home games at the New Orleans Arena since 2002.[5] The Pelicans are owned by Tom Benson, with Dell Demps as their general manager.
There have been five head coaches for the Pelicans. The franchise's first head coach was Paul Silas, who coached for one season. Byron Scott is the franchise's all-time leader for the most regular-season games coached (419), the most regular-season game wins (203), the most playoff games coached (17), and the most playoff-game wins (8). Paul Silas has franchise record for the highest winning percentage in the regular season (.573). Jeff Bower is the only coach to have not reached the playoffs with the Pelicans. Scott is the only Pelicans coach to have won the NBA Coach of the Year Award, having won it in the 2007–08 season.[6] Bower and Monty Williams have spent their entire NBA coaching careers with the Pelicans. No Pelicans head coach has been elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach. The Pelicans' 5th head coach was Monty Williams, who was appointed on June 7, 2010.[7]
On May 31, 2015, the Pelicans hired Alvin Gentry as the franchise's 6th head coach.[8]
Key
GC | Games coached |
W | Wins |
L | Losses |
Win% | Winning percentage |
# | Number of coaches[a] |
* | Spent entire NBA head coaching career with the Hornets / Pelicans |
Coaches
Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 2016–17 season.
# | Name | Term[b] | GC | W | L | Win% | GC | W | L | Win% | Achievements | Reference | |||
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Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
New Orleans Hornets | |||||||||||||||
1 | Paul Silas | 2002–2003 | 82 | 47 | 35 | .573 | 6 | 2 | 4 | .333 | [9] | ||||
2 | Tim Floyd | 2003–2004 | 82 | 41 | 41 | .500 | 7 | 3 | 4 | .429 | [10] | ||||
3 | Byron Scott | 2004–2009 | 419 | 203 | 216 | .484 | 17 | 8 | 9 | .471 | 2007–08 NBA Coach of the Year[6] | [11] | |||
4 | Jeff Bower* | 2009–2010 | 73 | 34 | 39 | .466 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | [12] | ||||
5 | Monty Williams* | 2010–2013 | 230 | 94 | 136 | .409 | 6 | 2 | 4 | .333 | [13] | ||||
New Orleans Pelicans | |||||||||||||||
— | Monty Williams* | 2013–2015 | 164 | 79 | 85 | .482 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .000 | [13] | ||||
6 | Alvin Gentry | 2015–present | 164 | 64 | 100 | .390 | – | – | – | – | [8] |
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Alvin Gentry as the head coach of the Pelicans.
Notes
- a A running total of the number of coaches of the Hornets/Pelicans. Thus, any coach who has two or more separate terms as head coach is only counted once.
- b Each year is linked to an article about that particular NBA season.
References
- General
- "New Orleans Hornets Coach Register". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
- Specific
- ^ "2008-2009 Division Regular Season Standings". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
- ^ "Teams Index". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
- ^ "New Orleans Hornets". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
- ^ "NBA Finals: All-Time Champions". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
- ^ "New Orleans Hornets". New Orleans Arena. Archived from the original on January 27, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
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- ^ "Monty Williams Named New Orleans Hornets Head Coach". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 7, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
- ^ a b . New Orleans Pelicans http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/new-orleans-pelicans-name-alvin-gentry-head-coach. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
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(help) - ^ "Paul Silas Coaching Record". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
- ^ "Tim Floyd Coaching Record". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
- ^ "Byron Scott Coaching Record". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
- ^ "Jeff Bower Coaching Record". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2010.
- ^ a b "Monty Williams Coaching Record". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 18, 2012.