Pelicans 2022-23 Season Predictions: Record, Awards, MVP, Postseason

Pelicans Scoop writers give their 2022-23 season predictions on the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Pelicans Scoop writers give their 2022-23 season predictions on the New Orleans Pelicans.

Apr 26, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half during game five of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Dodson

• Record: Tied for 1st in division with Memphis
• Team MVP: Ingram
• MIP: Trey Murphy III
• Top Defensive Player: Herbert 'Not on Herb' Jones
• 6th Man: Devonte Graham
• Postseason Projection: 2nd round series goes 6-7. Chance at Conference finals.
• Postseason Awards: Zion Williamson - All-NBA; Brandon Ingram - All Star; Dyson Daniels - 2nd Team All Rookie; Herbert Jones - 2nd Team Defense; Willie Green - Coach of the Year

Oct 9, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley (14) in the first half at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Terry Kimble

• Record: 3rd in division behind Dallas and Memphis
• Team MVP: Brandon Ingram
• Team MIP: Trey Murphy III
• Best Defensive Player: Herbert Jones
• 6th Man: Trey Murphy IIIPostseason Projection: Win 1st round matchup depending on seeding. Lose in 2nd-round ceiling.
• Postseason Awards/Accolades: Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are All-Stars; Herbert Jones - All-NBA 1st Team (Defense), Dyson Daniels - All-Rookie, 2nd Team

Apr 22, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) is defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) in the first quarter of game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

David Grubb

• Record: 6th seed in the West
• MVP: Brandon Ingram
• MIP: Trey Murphy III
• Defense: Herbert Jones
• 6th Man: Trey Murphy III
• Postseason: Advance to round 2
• Postseason Awards/Accolades: Zion Williams - All-Star starter; Brandon Ingram: All-Star reserve, All-NBA 3rd Team; Herbert Jones - All-Defense 2nd Team; Dyson Daniels - All-Rookie 2nd Team

Oct 9, 2022; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives in against San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) in the first half at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Kyle T. Mosley

• Record: 4th in the West
• MVP: Zion Williamson
• Most Improved Player: Jose Alvarado
• Best Defensive Player - Herbert Jones (1st); Jonas Valanciunas (2nd)
• 6th Man - Jose Alvarado
• Postseason: Advance to the Conference Finals
• Postseason Awards/Accolades: Zion Williamson - All-NBA, All-Star (1st), Runner-up MVP; Brandon Ingram - 2nd Team All-NBA, All-Star (1st); CJ McCollum - All-Star (2nd); Herbert Jones - NBA Defensive Team (2nd); Dyson Daniels - All-Rookie Team (2nd); Jose Alvarado - 6th Man of the Year Runner-Up; Willie Green - Coach of the Year Runner-Up

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