The New Orleans Pelicans have been making a lot of headlines recently, with a whirlwind of trades and NBA Draft picks that have completely reshaped their team. Over the last few weeks, the Pelicans have worked hard to rebuild their roster, focusing on depth and adding exciting new talent. With two picks in the first 13 selections of the NBA Draft, they have the opportunity to make some serious noise in the coming seasons.
Who Did the Pelicans Draft?
The Pelicans made an exciting choice with their top picks. They grabbed Jeremiah Fears, a talented guard from Oklahoma, with the 7th overall pick. Then, they added Derik Queen, a versatile center/power forward from Maryland, with the 13th overall pick.
While there has been some debate about whether the Pelicans gave up too much to move up and draft Queen, it’s hard to ignore the potential both of these players bring to the team. Their addition could be a game-changer for New Orleans.
Jeremiah Fears: A Star in the Making
While fans are excited about Fears’ potential on the court, there’s another reason why his name is making waves—his jersey number. Fears wore #0 while playing for Oklahoma, which quickly became a fan favorite. His #0 jersey could be read as “zero fears,” a cool and catchy phrase that captured the essence of his confident playing style.
Now, as a New Orleans Pelican, Fears has the opportunity to bring that “zero fears” vibe to the NBA, and fans are already buzzing about the possibility of seeing his jersey flying off the shelves. With the Pelicans’ jerseys already known for being stylish and well-designed, Fears’ potential jersey could become one of the most popular in the league.
Can the Pelicans Have #0 and #00 on the Same Team?
However, there’s a bit of a wrinkle in the plans. Currently, Bruce Brown is wearing #00 for the Pelicans, which could prevent Fears from wearing his signature #0 jersey. The question then arises: Can the Pelicans have both #0 and #00 players on the roster at the same time?
In the NBA’s history, there have been multiple instances where teams have had both numbers on the same roster. For example, the Portland Trail Blazers once had Damian Lillard wearing #0 and Enes Kanter wearing #00, with both players sharing the court during games. In fact, since 2000, there have been over a dozen examples of teams having both #0 and #00 jerseys worn by different players in the same season.
Will Fears and Brown Share the Court?
It seems like there could be a way around this, allowing Fears to wear his iconic #0 while Brown keeps his #00. However, there’s no denying that Fears’ #0 jersey, with the “zero fears” branding, holds much more excitement and buzz than Brown’s #00.
Fans are already eager to see how the team handles this potential jersey dilemma, and if it leads to even more excitement around Fears’ Pelicans debut.