New Orleans: Pelicans basketball players devastated after attack in their city

Defeated by Miami Heat this Wednesday (119-108), the Pelicans certainly did not have the basketball head, while horror struck their city. At least 15 people died in a vehicle-ramming attack during New Year’s festivities in New Orleans. The driver, who apparently pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, took advantage of a rally on Bourbon Street to drive into the crowd. After their match, the Pelicans players spoke to express their deep sadness.

“I am devastated. “It’s a senseless act of violence,” said coach Willie Green. We discussed it a little 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 and have fun and walk the streets. It’s devastating. And I can only imagine what these families are going through, what they have to deal with for the rest of their lives. »

Author of a great performance despite his team’s defeat, Trey Murphy III (34 points) probably had to live the longest minutes of his life when he learned of the drama that was unfolding in New Orleans. The 24-year-old’s mother was celebrating the new year in the city in the southeast of the United States, but did not suffer the consequences of this terrorist attack.

The Pelicans will return to the field on Friday in their room at the Smoothie King Center, where they will face Washington during a meeting, which will probably be placed under the sign of meditation.