Getty New Orleans Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin, NBA Asia Head of Strategy Rajah Chaudhry and NBL Owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman pose during a NBL media opportunity The New Orleans Pelicans are set to break new ground as the first NBA team to compete in Australia . This October, the Pelicans will face off against Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix in two preseason games at Melbourne Park, making hoops history for both the