Rick Stone

Joined: Feb 7, 2013

Basketball-aholic who has no plans of getting help. Usually either live-tweeting games or posting giggle-worthy GIFs. When not watching or playing the basketballs, he's either writing other stories, living the video game life or playing poker.

Apr 7, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) drives to the net for a layup in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 122-106. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis Named 2016-2017 All-NBA First Team

Jun 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry walks off with general manager Dell Demps (right) during a press conference at the New Orleans Pelicans Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Keeping Gentry and Demps For Next Season

Nov 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (33) celebrate after scoring against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. The Magic won 89-82. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Dante Cunningham Declines Player Option

Apr 8, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Cheick Diallo (13) holds the ball away from the reach of Golden State Warriors forward Matt Barnes (22) in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Season Review: Cheick Diallo

New Orleans Pelicans Season Review: Anthony Davis

Mar 21, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) and forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first quarter of a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Roundtable: Offseason Questions

Apr 12, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry reacts to an officials call during the second half of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Pelicans won 103-100. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Grades: Pelicans Finish Season With Win Over Blazers

April 11, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) moves the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Quinn Cook (22) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Grades: Pelicans Lose Big to Los Angeles Lakers

Dec 13, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans center Alexis Ajinca (42) during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Grades: Pelicans Fail To Overcome Warriors

Apr 7, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) and center Mason Plumlee (24) defend against New Orleans Pelicans guard Quinn Cook (22) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 122-106. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Grades: Pelicans Lose Track of Denver Nuggets

Apr 4, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry reacts during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at the Smoothie King Center. The Nuggets defeated the Pelicans 134-131. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Final Games of New Orleans Pelicans Season Will Shine Light On Future

Apr 4, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (left) and forward Anthony Davis (right) look on from the bench before a game against the Denver Nuggets at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Grades: Pelicans Playoff Hopes End In Loss to Nuggets

Mar 31, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) celebrates after a basket and foul with guard E'Twaun Moore (55) during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Grades: Pels Stomp Sacramento Kings Behind Boogie

New Orleans Pelicans Grades: Pels Survive Mavericks At Home

Mar 26, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez (41) defends as New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) drives to the net in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Pelicans won 115-90. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Grades: Pels Dominate Denver Nuggets

Mar 24, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports