NBA pre-season bold predictions: New Orleans Pelicans will be a top 4 seed

Will it all fall on the shoulders of Zion Williamson?

In a vacuum, it may not seem fair. But that’s kind of the territory that comes with being a potential superstar in the NBA. For NBA superstars, you can’t have the blessing without the burden. As Zion heads into his fourth season, that’s where his potential stands both individually and with the New Orleans Pelicans as a team.

The Pelicans managed to make a return to the playoffs last season by basically playing good basketball during the second half of the season. With the return of Zion and playing well from opening night, the possibility is there for this team to be a dark horse threat in the West.

Especially with so many uncertainties present in the conference.

I’m sure you can say this about plenty of teams in the West, but if the Pelicans play up to their potential this season, they have the chance to be a top 4 team in the standings heading into the playoffs.