The New Orleans Pelicans (abbreviated as NOP) are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, and compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Western Conference Southwest Division. This unofficial New Orleans Pelicans flag consists of the team's official logo and a dark blue background inspired by the club's primary color identity.
The New Orleans Pelicans logo features a stylized pelican with its wings spread wide, holding a basketball beneath its beak. The design symbolizes the team's nickname, "Pelicans," while also reflecting qualities such as grace, resilience, and regional identity tied to the Gulf Coast, where pelicans are commonly found. The crest-like structure gives the emblem a formal sports identity, reinforcing its presence within the NBA branding system. The navy, gold, and red color palette strengthens visual contrast and contributes to the team's recognizable identity. Subtle detailing in the pelican's wings emphasizes motion and balance, aligning with the dynamic nature of basketball. Overall, the emblem represents the New Orleans Pelicans' connection to local wildlife and their identity as a professional basketball team based in Louisiana.
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| Team Name: | New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Team Nicknames: | The Pelicans |
| Team Abbreviation: | NOP |
| Founded: | 2002 |
| Location: | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Conference & Division: | Western / Southwest |
| Team Colors: | Navy blue, red, gold |
| Championships: | - |
| Conference titles: | - |
| Division titles: | 1 |
| Arena: | Smoothie King Center |
| Mascot: | Pierre the Pelican, King Cake Baby |
