New Orleans has had some genuinely exciting basketball over the years, from Chris Paul running the pick-and-roll to Anthony Davis dominating the paint, and now Zion Williamson giving Pelicans fans something to watch every time he catches a lob. If you're trying to find a birthday gift for someone who bleeds blue and gold, the best presents connect them to players they actually care about. Here's what to consider.
A Zion Williamson Plaque That Fills Up a Fan Cave Wall
For a Pelicans fan who's been watching Zion since his Duke days, this 12x15 plaque is a statement piece. Eight cards, including Donruss, Hoops, and Fleer designs from recent seasons, mounted together in one display. It's the kind of thing you put above the TV or on the wall behind the couch, not in a drawer. Ships fast, and it arrives ready to hang. A legitimately memorable birthday gift for $52.
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The Full 2024-25 Pelicans Team Set, Factory Sealed
If your person is even a casual collector, a factory sealed team set is hard to beat at $12. You get the whole 2024-25 roster on NBA Hoops cards, Zion included, untouched in the original packaging. There's something satisfying about opening a sealed team set, especially when it's your team. Good add-on gift on its own, or pair it with the plaque above for a complete birthday package.
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A Multi-Year Pelicans Pack Across Topps and Panini Sets
This one is a little different. Twenty Pelicans cards pulled from multiple years and multiple brands, Topps, Panini, you name it. It gives a fan a nice snapshot of the franchise across recent seasons rather than just one release. At $9, it's an easy yes for anyone shopping on a budget or looking to round out a gift. Zion is represented across several of the sets included.
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Pelicans fans have had plenty of highs to celebrate, and the right gift taps into that connection. Whether you go big with the plaque or keep it simple with a sealed team set, any of these will land well for a birthday.
For more options, browse our full New Orleans Pelicans gift guide or the New Orleans Pelicans cards & plaques collection.