Kellen Moore attends his first Pelicans game (3 Viewers)

[rlemieux]

Glad they waited until after the ink was dry to show him the other dis functional franchise Mrs. Benson owns.

 

[Fiyo]

Lil’ girl even wearing Pels gear. (And can we call a moratorium on “Chipotle shots already. It’s been done WAY more than enough already)

 

[LetsGetWaffles]

I always wondered if these courtside appearances by new players/hires are more for the public optics than the game itself.

I doubt that he went out and bought the tickets bc he just wanted to catch a game. Being that his boss also owns the local basketball team, if I had to guess it was a gift from Gayle, and he was “strongly advised” to attend with the family so he can smile and wave to the fans. It’s no different than one of those things we corporate office-work type shlobs have go to, however, I think I’d prefer his social engagement activity than the ones I have to go to.

Considering that he’s a former pro athlete, I’m going to assume that he’s a fan of sports. Also considering that he grew up in Washington state, he’s most probably not exactly a Pels fan but is enjoying going to the game and checking out the local scene. It’s just something new coaches have to do. Who knows though, he may flock up and join the murder bird gang if he ends up staying with the Saints for a long time.

 

[Chris]

I doubt that he went out and bought the tickets bc he just wanted to catch a game. Being that his boss also owns the local basketball team, if I had to guess it was a gift from Gayle, and he was “strongly advised” to attend with the family so he can smile and wave to the fans. It’s no different than one of those things we corporate office-work type shlobs have go to, however, I think I’d prefer his social engagement activity than the ones I have to go to.

Considering that he’s a former pro athlete, I’m going to assume that he’s a fan of sports. Also considering that he grew up in Washington state, he’s most probably not exactly a Pels fan but is enjoying going to the game and checking out the local scene. It’s just something new coaches have to do. Who knows though, he may flock up and join the murder bird gang if he ends up staying with the Saints for a long time.

I didn't think about Gayle gifting him and his family tickets as a welcoming present. That makes more sense.

 

[Bill]

I didn't think about Gayle gifting him and his family tickets as a welcoming present. That makes more sense.

That was a valuable PR appearance for sure. For one thing it gives the impression that he is interested in what's going on around the city. And the Pels-clad family members was a nice touch as well. But also Gayle and her front office was able to get a feel for the acceptance of their decision by the response from the local sports fans when he was announced during the game break.

Let's face it, the team will generally parade the top acquisitions around the fandom to quickly make them feel part of the city and to see what the fans think of the team's personnel decisions. It's a great idea that happens with every franchise around the country. Getting the fans emotionally involved is Job One with any sports organization.

 

[Rexman100]

That was a valuable PR appearance for sure. For one thing it gives the impression that he is interested in what's going on around the city. And the Pels-clad family members was a nice touch as well. But also Gayle and her front office was able to get a feel for the acceptance of their decision by the response from the local sports fans when he was announced during the game break.

Let's face it, the team will generally parade the top acquisitions around the fandom to quickly make them feel part of the city and to see what the fans think of the team's personnel decisions. It's a great idea that happens with every franchise around the country. Getting the fans emotionally involved is Job One with any sports organization.

Remember a city is like a woman. And Kellen Moore being at the Pels game was a first date.