Jonas Valančiūnas on deciding to stay in New Orleans | Pelicans Shootaround 10/20/21

Pelicans center Jonas Valančiūnas talks to the media following shootaround on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 about signing his extension and what he sees in this team.

Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram talks to the media about Jonas Valančiūnas receiving an extension and starting the season off on the right foot following shootaround on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Get hype for the start of the 2021-22 NBA season as the New Orleans Pelicans host the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night for the NBA's 75th anniversary season.

Get an all-access behind the scenes look at the 2021-22 New Orleans Pelicans from training camp through preseason on episode one of The Squad. Get to know the players, staff and people behind the scenes of the Pelicans organization as new head coach Willie green ushers in a new chapter for the team.

Pelicans head coach Willie Green speaks to the media following practice on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. The New Orleans Pelicans open their season against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, October 20.

Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker speaks to the media following practice on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

Pelicans guard Tomáš Satoranský speaks to the media following practice on Monday, October 18, 2021.

Pelicans head coach Willie Green speaks to the media following practice on Monday, October 18, 2021.

Pelicans guard/forward Naji Marshall speaks to the media following practice on Monday, October 18, 2021.

Pelicans guard/forward Garrett Temple speaks to the media following Pelicans open practice on October 16, 2021.

Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III speaks to the media following Pelicans open practice in Thibodaux, Louisiana on October 16, 2021.

Pelicans head coach Willie Green speaks to the media following Pelicans open practice on October 16, 2021.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. met with the media following practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Friday, Oct. 15.

New Orleans Pelicans Coach Willie Green met with the media following practice Friday, Oct. 15 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center.

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas met with the media following practice Friday, Oct. 15 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center.

Pelicans head coach Willie Green gives an update on Zion Williamson's injury and the state of the team entering the 2021 regular season.

Executive VP of Basketball Operations David Griffin gives an update on Zion Williamson's injury.

Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram speaks to the media following practice on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Pelicans head coach Willie Green speaks to the media following practice on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes speaks to the media following practice on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. scores a contested jumper and draws the foul

Pelicans center Herbert Jones hits a sweet reverse layup off the feed from Jonas Valanciunas.

Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham hits a 3 off the assist by center Jonas Valanciunas.

Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker ends the first quarter with a bucket | Pelicans Preseason: Pelicans at Jazz 10-11-21

Pelicans guard Naji Marshall steals and slams it on the other end | Pelicans Preseason: Pelicans at Jazz 10-11-21

Trey Murphy III (17 points) Highlights vs. Chicago Bulls 10-8-2021

Naji Marshall (16 points) Highlights vs. Chicago Bulls 10-8-2021

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valančiūnas postgame interview after a loss to Chicago Bulls on Friday, October 8 during the 2021 NBA preseason.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall postgame interview following the Pelicans loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday, October 8 during the 2021 NBA preseason.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Daulton Hommes with the poster dunk vs. the Chicago Bulls (10/8/2021).