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With the NBA’s opening slate of games kicking off in just a few short hours, I wanted for all of us to have a little fun and put Zion Williamson’s injury on the back burner. Hope you find these short poems about each player on the New Orleans Pelicans as entertaining yet prophetic in some small way as I did!
Jrue Holiday
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Your days of being underrated are dead
The prime of your career is alive
You’ve defied odds before
This time the country will be available for the ride
We all control the limits of what we can be
So why can’t you become an MVP
Frank Jackson
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Summer league was your time to shine
You did
The pre-season was your chance to show growth from a kid to a man
You showed an improved game and smiled through every step
We can’t wait to see you blossom even if you’re limited by the team’s depth
Jaxson Hayes
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Some may call you a project
But there’s not much to be built
We’ll “check-in” with your progress
Even if there’s a G-League split
Keep a bounce in your step
Like your hair with every move
You’ll be ready in no time
We look forward to seeing you soon
Derrick Favors
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The analytics say you’re a diamond in plain sight
You wanted to come here
So you thought more than the future was bright
If your hamstring is healed
The defense could become elite
We hope playing the five makes you feel complete
JJ Redick
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Everybody needs a shooter
You came to a team that didn’t have many
A playoff streak surviving in the West is hard
The playoff slots don’t seat plenty
But if a challenge is what you want
We’re behind you with open arms
NOLA is the perfect place to be the underdog
Brandon Ingram
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The last time we had somebody with your gifts
Usher was on top of the top 100 billboard list
Play your game and be you
Ignore talk about the three-pointer versus the two
Have fun playing again cause last season was a bummer
Let’s celebrate with a contract next summer
Lonzo Ball
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You’re in a system again that fits what you do best
Your free throw stroke looks smooth like butter
Your three point shot has passed all the early eye-tests
A tag-team with you and Jrue is heaven
Hope it puts opposing backcourts in offensive depression
Jahlil Okafor
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You look happy again
And in the best shape of your life
In a league where big men are shrinking
You’re a giant when defended inside
Your defense has improved and you deserve minutes
We’ll sadly even settle for snippets
Nicolo Melli
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You were unsure if your game translated
Seems as if you’ve found your niche
Just keep shooting Melli
And it will be hard to keep you tied to the bench
Josh Hart
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You looked healthy in the Knicks game
Your confidence shined like your smile
If anyone questioned your rotation minutes
They surely won’t for awhile
You embraced the city boldly from day one
It’s time to embrace you in ways not already done
Kenrich Williams
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Maybe you’re “Kenny Hustle”
You could also be “Mr. does all of the little things”
It doesn’t always show up in box scores
But it shows with teams who win rings
Just keep shooting Kenny
The three is what we’re looking for
History tells us you’ll deliver that and much more
E’Twaun Moore
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Like a contested floater in the lane
You dropping in was a blessing
Our time could soon be up
But maybe not after one last session
Your shooting and experience reign supreme
But which guard will sit
If rotation minutes are destined to be
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
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You make your own rules
Not the ones of a rookie
You could be the steal of the draft
If Pelicans Twitter is the judge and jury
But the jury’s out on you
No deliberation needed
We’ll see how high the bar can raise
Our expectations are already exceeded
You could lead the bench
You could close games
Maybe a Nickeil simply dimes wherever he aims
Zylan Cheatham
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If energy had a face it would be yours
If smiles designed homes, you’d give tours
The basketball floor you seem grateful for
We can’t wait until you get your shot
When that day comes
We know you’ll give it all you got
Josh Gray
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A confident blur with the ball
There’s fast and then there’s you
A twitching finish at the rim
It’s amazing what you do
The G-League is probably near
But you’ll attack it downhill
The pace is perfect for you
Shall we ever meet again
Zion Williamson
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Time flies
Whether we’re walking or running
Time flies
No matter if the days are gloomy or sunny
Time flies
Like the day you were drafted number one until now
Time flies
Like your pre-season where we repeatedly said how
Time flies
Even if everyday on the mend seems slow
Time flies
Can’t wait until you’re back apart of the show
Time flies
Like every leap you take against the lengthy
Time flies
We’ll see you soon and 100 percent healthy