Gail Benson reiterates that the Pelicans are not for sale
Seasons pass and Pelicans remain among the least attractive franchises in the NBA. Several All-Stars — Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Jrue Holiday and Dejounte Murray — have paraded since Anthony Davis left in 2019, but nothing helps: They can’t take off.
This season the results are even worrying, with a sad 15th place in the West. Injuries pile up as much as defeats and, inevitably, some are already envisioning the city New Orleans lose the franchise in the near future, while Las Vegas and Seattle hope to get it quickly.
Asked about this, the Pelican owner, Gail Bensonhe answered bluntly. Like in 2019…
« Let me be clear about this: my teams are not for sale » strikes the one who is i at the helm of the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. ” And I want everyone to know that. I’m tired of people asking me that. I’ll be 79 in January, but I’m in pretty good health. I hear people want to talk to me about a buyout, but that’s a waste of time. That won’t happen. People need to calm down about a possible franchise move. »
If Gail Benson adds that “ both franchises will be sold to the highest bidder » at his death, also » aware » on the dissatisfaction of the fans, she counts Joe Dumars to correct the Pelicans as soon as possible.
Even if it means parting ways with the coach, Willie Greenwhich she still says ” I appreciate it very much »? « I hired Joe to evaluate our organization. He rates Willy and all the players. He and I spent the whole halftime talking (Wednesday against the Blazers). When he makes a decision, it will be his. That’s why I recruited him. I trust Joe because I think he knows people. She has known Willie since childhood, so they know each other well. If Willie can fix this, he will. If he can’t fix it, then it will be Joe’s decision, not mine. I left it in his hands » she concludes.
2025-11-15 09:57:00
