In Miami, as they prepared to face the Heat (119-108), the Pelicans’ NBA players were deeply affected by the tragic events that occurred a few hours earlier in New Orleans.
Completely devastated, the Pelicans players struggled to concentrate on basketball after the horrific attack in their hometown. After their match, they took a moment to express their deep sadness.
“I’m devastated,” said Willie Green, the team’s head coach. “This is a senseless act of violence. We’ve briefly discussed this with our players, but we live in a time and a world where we don’t know where we are safe. Schools, churches, people should be able to go out, have fun and walk the streets. I can only imagine what these families are going through, what they will have to face for the rest of their lives. »
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At least 15 people died in the car-ramming attack during New Year’s Eve celebrations in New Orleans, where the driver drove into a crowd gathered on Bourbon Street.
In tribute to the victims, a minute of silence was observed before the match in Miami. This Saturday, the Pelicans will return to play at home.
