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Did Pelicans’ Bennedict Mathurin just take a shot at his former teams with intriguing statement?
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The New Orleans Pelicans made a good move in the offseason by signing Bennedict Mathurin , who was coming off a strong campaign with the Los Angeles Clippers , to a two-year, $16 million contract.
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The Pelicans added a two-way weapon in Mathurin . He has steadily improved since arriving in the NBA as the No. 6 pick in 2022, although his shooting could use more work.
He will play a key role, likely as the sixth man, for New Orleans . The 24-year-old wingman said he cannot wait to begin his new chapter .
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"It's great to be where a team really wants me. You know what I'm saying? It goes both ways. We have great teammates, we have a great coaching staff, a great front office, a great owner, and great people to do media with," said Mathurin in a video posted by Fox 8 New Orleans' Madeline Adams.
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"I'm thrilled. I'm very excited for the opportunity to get to play in less than three weeks."
The Clippers did not re-sign Mathurin despite averaging 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.0 steals in 28 games last season. Los Angeles acquired him, along with Isaiah Jackson and draft capital, in a midseason trade with the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown .
While he probably did not deliberately shade the Clippers and the Pacers, it is clear that Mathurin has a chip on his shoulder.
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The Pelicans have a solid rotation with Mathurin, Zion Williamson , Trey Murphy III , Dejounte Murray , Saddiq Bey , Herbert Jones , and Derik Queen .
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New Orleans will look to return to the playoffs after a two-year absence.
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