Ratings hit a new high before tipoff that night, and crowds packed both inside and outside New Orleans Arena.
Above the arena, the Pelicans had already unveiled new posters, with the Four Superstars looking overwhelmingly imposing.
Inside the arena, Walker and Butler had also appeared on the walls alongside Tang Tian and Davis.
Walker wore an intensely murderous look, while Butler stood with his arms spread wide as if locking down everything.
The atmosphere inside and out made it clear that this was destined to be a season of celebration for the Pelicans.
The fans screamed nonstop as they entered the arena.
Perhaps for them, being Pelicans fans was the happiest thing in their lives as basketball fans!
Before the Entrance Ceremony, the Championship Ring award ceremony was held on-site.
Gayle Benson presented the Pelicans with their second-year Championship Rings on behalf of Tom Benson.
Compared to the first year, the design of this year's rings was not especially innovative, but they were heavier and more valuable.
League President Xiao Hua also appeared at the award ceremony.
What was interesting was that because of the grudge between them and Xiao Hua, every Pelicans player, starting with Tang Tian, gave Xiao Hua a provocative glance after receiving his ring.
Xiao Hua was so furious that he wanted to kill someone, yet he still forced a smile on the surface.
His probationary period this year was crucial, and he did not dare openly fall out with the Pelicans.
After the award ceremony ended, the Pelicans' second Championship Banner was raised above the arena.
The words 2016~2017 hung right beside 2015~2016.
Having won championships for two consecutive seasons, the Pelicans had already become one of the most dominant teams of the new century!
Fans' cheers swept through the arena and continued without end.