The New Orleans Pelicans were thrilled to learn that they would have the chance to bring Zion Williamson to the franchise.
- The New Orleans Pelicans landed the first overall pick in the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night, and with it, the rights to drafting Duke superstar Zion Williamson.
- The Pelicans entered the night with just a 6% chance of winning the first overall pick but wound up winning the biggest prize of the NBA offseason despite their long odds.
- At the Pelicans ticket office, employees went wild after learning that Williamson would be coming to New Orleans.
- You can watch a video of their reaction below.
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