Top 5 Scorers in New Orleans Pelicans History
Established in 2002, the New Orleans Pelicans have witnessed remarkable offensive talent. Here are the five players who headline the list of highest points per game in a single season, led by Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson.
1. Anthony Davis, 2017-2018 (28.1 PPG)
Undrafted Davis became a collective force, averaging 28.1 points per game and leading the league in blocks (2.6) in 2017-18. He was an All-Star, finished third in MVP voting, and made his mark as a defensive player of the year contender.
2. Anthony Davis, 2016-2017 (28.0 PPG)
In 2016-17, Davis logged 36 minutes per game, making 20.3 FG attempts and converting 50.5% of them to average 28.0 points per game, ranking fourth in the NBA.
3. Zion Williamson, 2020-2021 (27.0 PPG)
The first overall pick of the 2019 Draft, Williamson dominated the paint and shot 61.1% from the field in his sophomore season, averaging 27.0 points per game.
4. Anthony Davis, 2014-2015 (24.4 PPG)
Davis led the league in blocks (2.9) for the second consecutive season in 2014-15, earning fourth place in the defensive player of the year voting. He also contributed 24.4 points per game while shooting 53.5% from the field.
5. Anthony Davis, 2015-2016 (24.3 PPG)
In 2015-16, Davis made his third consecutive All-Star appearance and began to showcase his three-point shot, averaging 1.8 attempts per game. He scored 24.3 points per game, shooting 49.3% from the field.
Did you know?
Anthony Davis averaged 23.7 points and 51.7% shooting in 466 regular-season games with the New Orleans Pelicans before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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