June 29th, the New Orleans Pelicans held a grand press conference for the three rookie players who just joined the team. This press conference not only marked the official start of their NBA career, but also allowed the outside world to see them wearing Pelicans jerseys for the first time. At the same time, the jersey numbers of the three rookies were also officially announced to the public, becoming one of the focuses of fans' attention.

At the press conference, the highly anticipated backcourt rookie Fells announced that he would continue to wear the No. 0 jersey he wore during his college years. This number had already been deeply rooted in his heart during his college years, and Fells also said at the event that No. 0 represents the attitude of " starting from scratch " , symbolizing that he is willing to start with the most basic efforts and create his own world in the NBA . Currently, no other player in the Pelicans uses No. 0 , so Fells has successfully inherited this number.

Forward Quinn chose the No. 22 jersey. In college, Quinn wore the No. 25 jersey, but in the Pelicans, the No. 25 jersey has long been occupied by the current main player Murphy III. Therefore, he chose the No. 22 jersey as a second choice . In an interview, Quinn said that although the number has changed, he is full of confidence in this new journey and hopes to write a new basketball chapter with the No. 22 jersey.

The third rookie to appear was Peavy from Texas, a forward who excels in defense and has high-intensity confrontation capabilities. Peavy wore the No. 5 jersey in college, but the All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, who was just brought in by the Pelicans through a trade, is now the new owner of No. 5. Out of respect for the veteran, Peavy finally chose the No. 14 jersey. He said at the press conference: " Although it is not my original number, 14 is a new beginning for me, and I will use my performance to prove my worth. "

The arrival of the three rookies has injected new vitality and depth into the Pelicans. The team management said at the press conference that they have high hopes for the growth of these young players and look forward to them showing their talents in the upcoming summer league, striving to enter the rotation as soon as possible and make substantial contributions to the team.

It is worth mentioning that the Pelicans made a very targeted move in this draft, strengthening multiple positions, including point guards and forwards, in order to build a more complete and balanced lineup structure for the team's future development. The head coach and management believe that as long as these young players are given enough time and opportunities, they are fully capable of gaining a foothold in the NBA and even becoming a core member of the team's long-term plan.