Sports Valuations

28. New Orleans Pelicans

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Revenue and EBITDA figures, as well as division/standing and playoff results, all represent the 2023-24 season.

Seating capacity figures are from team and arena websites, as well as media reports.

Valuation: $3.3 billion

Revenue: $311 million
EBITDA: $54 million
Debt as a percentage of value: 7%

Franchise history

Owner(s): Gayle Benson
Year purchased: 2012
Purchase price: $338 million
Division/standing: Southwest/Second
Playoff result: Lost in Western Conference first round
Championships: 0
Arena: Smoothie King Center – 16,867 capacity

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