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Pelicans new players and the Western Conference: Green looks forward to the new season

9:58pm, 23 August 2025【Basketball】

On August 23, Pelicans coach Willie Green talked about the competitive landscape of the team's new aid Jordan Poole and the Western Conference in an interview, and outlined the Pelicans' blueprint for the new season for fans.

Green's joining Jordan Poole cannot hide his excitement: "I feel extremely excited. Poole is in the stage of preparing for his career. He is full of fighting spirit. He is not only a highly impactful scorer, but also a champion. When he was in the Warriors, he studied under many outstanding players and accumulated valuable experience. We look forward to integrating these advantages so that his abilities can be fully utilized." Green's words not only express his recognition of Poole's strength, but also reveal his expectations for his performance after integrating into the team.

When talking about the competitive landscape of the Western Conference, Green vividly compared it: "Every nightly game will be like a fierce 'bar melee', with high intensity and fierce competition. But this is the unique charm of the NBA. We are excited about such challenges and full of confidence in the player team. We are eager to step onto the arena and compete with any opponent." Green's statement shows the Pelicans' fearless spirit and positive attitude towards facing strong competition.

In the offseason this summer, the Pelicans traded CJ - McCollum, Kelly - Olynick and a future second-round pick to the Wizards in exchange for Jordan - Poole, Sadiq - Bay and this year's No. 40. Poole performed well last season, averaging 20.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game. His arrival undoubtedly injected strong offensive firepower into the Pelicans.

Jordan Poole's joining is a strategic reinforcement for the Pelicans. His rich game experience and excellent scoring ability are expected to form a good chemical reaction with other core players in the team and enhance the overall competitiveness of the team. Coach Green's trust and expectations for Poole also laid a good foundation for the integration of new players.

In the fiercely competitive Western Conference, the Pelicans showed their determination to hit higher goals with this signing. Although the road ahead is full of challenges and every game is like a fierce "melee", as Green said, the team is fully prepared to meet the challenge with a positive attitude. In the new season, how Jordan Poole will shine in the Pelicans and what kind of answers the Pelicans will deliver in the Western Conference are waiting and see.

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